Regional update: have you downloaded your digital passport?
Current Situation:
There are currently no active cases in the region.
Digital Vaccination Passport:
The Government of Quebec has announced that starting September 1, Quebecers will have to provide proof of vaccination in order to gain access to certain non-essential sites and activities including bars, restaurants and festivals.
As of August 25, Quebecers can download the VaxiCode app from the Apple appstore. The app will soon be available for android users as well. Once installed, you will be asked to allow the app to scan the QR code that you were provided as proof of vaccination with your cellphone. You are able to add your family members’ QR codes to your app as well (ex. spouse and children). If you haven’t already received your QR code, simply go to this website and enter your information. Once the form is complete you will be provided with a download link. Note: you will need your medicare number and the date of your first vaccination in order to complete the form.
The following are some of the activities that will require proof of vaccination for those who are 13 years old or more. Note: The complete list is currently only available in French.
- Festivals and events (including but not limited to sporting events, concerts, fairs, art exhibits and golf tournaments) held outside with more than 50 attendees
- Theatres, concert halls and sports centres
- Bars and restaurants, including on the veranda (excluding takeout)
- Bingo halls
- Arcades, pool halls, bowling
- Amusement parks, rec centres, zoos (interior and exterior)
- Cruises and convention centres
- Team sports and physical activities with frequent contact (exterior)
- All sports and physical activities (interior)
Vaccination Situation:
The most recent CISSS numbers estimate the following percentages regarding vaccination coverage for the Gaspé Peninsula and Magdalen Islands:
| Age Group | First dose of vaccination | Second dose of vaccination or had covid plus one dose |
| 12-17 | 82.3% (+0.6%) | 71.9% (+2%) |
| 18-29 | 74.1% (+1.1%) | 63.4% (+1.8%) |
| 30-39 | 75.5% (+0.9%) | 67.3% (+1.3%) |
| 40-49 | 82.7% (+0.7%) | 76.5 %(+0.7%) |
| 50-59 | 90.4% (+0.4%) | 86.1% (+0.7%) |
| 60-69 | 94.7% (+0.1%) | 92.3% (+0.4%) |
| 70+ | 96.7% (%) | 94.9% (+0.1%) |
| Total | 79.6% (+0.4%) | 74.9% (+0.7%) |
Estimated vaccine coverage (%) according to the number of doses received and the territory of the CLSC of residence, as of August 14, 2021.
| Avignon | 70% (first dose) | 65% (second dose) |
| Bonaventure | 77.4% | 72.3% |
| Denis-Riverin | 76.2% | 72.2% |
| Mers et montagne | 80.6% | 76.9% |
| Pabok | 82.2% | 77.1% |
| Magdalen Islands | 85.9% | 83.1% |
| Gaspé Peninsula | 78.6% | 73.6% |
| Province of Quebec | 75.5% | 68.5% |
People who would like to make an appointment can do so at clicsanté.ca or by phone at 1 877-644-4545. For all questions relating to your proof of vaccination, the vaccination operation in general, or appointments for the second dose, call 1-877-725-2515.
Schedule for vaccinations with or without an appointment:
| Bay of Chaleurs Local Service Network | | |
| Maria Engoulevents Street | August 26-27 | 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Saint-Omer CLSC | August 26-27 | 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Mobile unit – Maria IGA Parking Lot | August 26 | 8:30a.m. to 12 |
| Mobile unit – Maria Mam’zelle | August 26 | 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Mobile unit – Saint-Alexis-de-Matapedia | August 27 | 9 a.m. to 12 |
| Mobile unit – Matapedia CLSC | August 26-27 | 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Paspebiac CLSC | August 26-27 | 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
| Mobile Unit – Paspebiac – Tim Hortons | August 26 | 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
| Mobile Unit – New Richmond – Maxi | August 27 | 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
| CÔTE-DE-GASPÉ Local Service Network | | |
| Gaspé – Hotel Dieu Hospital | August 25-26 | 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Mobile unit – Haldimand Beach | August 26 | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Mobile unit – Fox River Wharf | August 27 | 9 a.m. to 12:30 |
| Mobile unit – Cap-aux-Os Beach | August 27 | 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
| Rocher-Percé Local Service Network | | |
| Chandler – Former Rail furniture store | August 26-27 | 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Mobile unit – Perce´Tourist Kiosk | August 26 | 9 am. to 4 p.m. |
| Mobile unit- Cap-d’Espoir Beach | August 27 | 9 a.m. to 12:15 |
| Mobile unit – Pabos Beach | August 27 | 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. |
Covid-19 regional update: 74% have received their 2nd dose
Current Situation:
There are currently three active cases. One additional death occurred late last week bringing the overall total number of deaths to 48.
Vaccination Situation:
The most recent CISSS numbers estimate the following percentages regarding vaccination coverage for the Gaspé Peninsula and Magdalen Islands:
| Age Group | First dose of vaccination | Second dose of vaccination |
| 12-17 | 81.7% (+0.6%) | 69.9% (+4.7%) |
| 18-29 | 73% (+0.8%) | 61.6% (+2.2%) |
| 30-39 | 74.6% (+0.6%) | 66% (+1.6%) |
| 40-49 | 82% (+0.4%) | 75.8 (+1.2%) |
| 50-59 | 90% (+0.2%) | 85.4% (1%) |
| 60-69 | 94.6% (+0.2%) | 91.9% (+0.5%) |
| 70+ | 96.7% (+0.1%) | 94.8% (+0.2%) |
| Total | 79.2% (+0.4%) | 74.2% (1.1%) |
Estimated vaccine coverage (%) according to the number of doses received and the territory of the CLSC of residence, as of August 14, 2021.
| Avignon | 69.1% (first dose) | 64.2% (second dose) |
| Bonaventure | 77% | 71.1% |
| Denis-Riverin | 75.9% | 71.5% |
| Mers et montagne | 80.3% | 76.2% |
| Pabok | 81.8% | 76.4% |
| Magdalen Islands | 86% | 83% |
| Gaspé Peninsula | 78.1% | 72.8% |
| Province of Quebec | 74.8% | 65.4% |
People who would like to make an appointment can do so at clicsanté.ca or by phone at 1 877-644-4545. For all questions relating to your proof of vaccination, the vaccination operation in general, or appointments for the second dose, call 1-877-725-2515.
Schedule for vaccinations with or without an appointment:
| Bay of Chaleurs Local Service Network | ||
| Maria Engoulevents Street | August 16-20 | 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Saint-Omer CLSC | August 18-20 | 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Mobile unit – Saint-Alexis-de-Matapedia | August 16 | 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
| Mobile unit – Saint-Francois-d’Assise | August 17 | 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
| Mobile unit – Saint-André-de-Restigouche | August 18 | 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
| Mobile unit – L’Ascension-de-Patapédia | August 19 | 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
| Mobile unit – Matapedia | August 20 | 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
| Paspebiac CLSC | August 16-20 | 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| New Richmond – Taylors Point | August 16 | 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 |
| New Richmond – Maxi | August 16 | 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
| St Godefroi- Fish Store | August 17 | 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 |
| Paspebiac Church | August 17 | 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
| Caplan Church | August 18 | 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 |
| Bonaventure – Thivierge | August 18 | 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
| Bonaventure – Malin | August 19 | 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 |
| Bonaventure Church | August 19 | 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
| Cascapedia-St-Jules | August 20 | 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 |
| Saint-Simeon Church | August 20 | 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
| CÔTE-DE-GASPÉ Local Service Network | ||
| Gaspé – Hotel Dieu Hospital | August 16-20 | 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Mobile unit – Barachois Church | August 16 | 9:30 a.m. to 12 |
| Mobile unit – St Georges de Malbaie Church | August 16 | 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. |
| Mobile unit – Gaspé Madeleine wharf | August 17 | 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
| Mobile unit – Fox River Wharf | August 17 | 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. |
| Mobile unit – CEGEP | August 18 and 19 | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Mobile unit – Gaspé Tourist Rest Stop | August 20 | 9 a.m. to 12 |
| Mobile unit – Place Jacques Cartier | August 20 | 12:45 to 6 p.m. |
| Rocher-Percé Local Service Network | ||
| Chandler – Former Rail furniture store | August 16-20 | 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
| Mobile unit – Port Daniel Tourist Rest stop | August 16 | 9 am. to 12:15 |
| Mobile unit- Gascon Municipality | August 16 | 1 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. |
| Newport Axep | August 17 | 8 am. to 12:15 |
| Newport Beach | August 17 | 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. |
| Grand River Fisheries School | August 18 and 19 | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| Cap-d’Espoir Beach | August 20 | 9:30 am. to 12:15 |
| Pabos Beach | August 20 | 1 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. |