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  • 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 GroupFirst dose of vaccinationSecond dose of vaccination or had covid plus one dose
    12-1782.3% (+0.6%)71.9% (+2%)
    18-2974.1% (+1.1%)63.4% (+1.8%)
    30-3975.5% (+0.9%)67.3% (+1.3%)
    40-4982.7% (+0.7%)76.5 %(+0.7%)
    50-5990.4% (+0.4%)86.1% (+0.7%)
    60-6994.7% (+0.1%)92.3% (+0.4%)
    70+96.7% (%)94.9% (+0.1%)
    Total79.6% (+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.

    Avignon70% (first dose)65% (second dose)
    Bonaventure77.4%72.3%
    Denis-Riverin76.2%72.2%
    Mers et montagne80.6%76.9%
    Pabok82.2%77.1%
    Magdalen Islands85.9%83.1%
    Gaspé Peninsula78.6%73.6%
    Province of Quebec75.5%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 StreetAugust 26-278 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    Saint-Omer CLSCAugust 26-278 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    Mobile unit – Maria IGA Parking LotAugust 268:30a.m. to 12
    Mobile unit – Maria Mam’zelleAugust 261:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
    Mobile unit – Saint-Alexis-de-MatapediaAugust 279 a.m. to 12
    Mobile unit – Matapedia CLSCAugust 26-278 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    Paspebiac CLSCAugust 26-2710 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
    Mobile Unit – Paspebiac – Tim HortonsAugust 2610 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
    Mobile Unit – New Richmond – MaxiAugust 2710 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
    CÔTE-DE-GASPÉ Local Service Network
    Gaspé – Hotel Dieu HospitalAugust 25-268 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    Mobile unit – Haldimand BeachAugust 269 a.m. to 4 p.m.
    Mobile unit – Fox River WharfAugust 279 a.m. to 12:30
    Mobile unit – Cap-aux-Os BeachAugust 271 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
    Rocher-Percé Local Service Network
    Chandler – Former Rail furniture storeAugust 26-278 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    Mobile unit – Perce´Tourist KioskAugust 269 am. to 4 p.m.
    Mobile unit- Cap-d’Espoir BeachAugust 279 a.m. to 12:15
    Mobile unit – Pabos BeachAugust 271 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 GroupFirst dose of vaccinationSecond dose of vaccination
    12-1781.7% (+0.6%)69.9% (+4.7%)
    18-2973% (+0.8%)61.6% (+2.2%)
    30-3974.6% (+0.6%)66% (+1.6%)
    40-4982% (+0.4%)75.8 (+1.2%)
    50-5990% (+0.2%)85.4% (1%)
    60-6994.6% (+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.

    Avignon69.1% (first dose)64.2% (second dose)
    Bonaventure77%71.1%
    Denis-Riverin75.9%71.5%
    Mers et montagne80.3%76.2%
    Pabok81.8%76.4%
    Magdalen Islands86%83%
    Gaspé Peninsula78.1%72.8%
    Province of Quebec74.8%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 StreetAugust 16-208 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    Saint-Omer CLSCAugust 18-208 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    Mobile unit – Saint-Alexis-de-MatapediaAugust 1610 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
    Mobile unit – Saint-Francois-d’AssiseAugust 1710 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
    Mobile unit – Saint-André-de-RestigoucheAugust 1810 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
    Mobile unit – L’Ascension-de-PatapédiaAugust 1910 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
    Mobile unit – MatapediaAugust 2010 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
    Paspebiac CLSCAugust 16-208 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    New Richmond – Taylors PointAugust 1610:30 a.m. to 12:30
    New Richmond – MaxiAugust 161 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
    St Godefroi- Fish StoreAugust 1710:30 a.m. to 12:30
    Paspebiac ChurchAugust 171 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
    Caplan ChurchAugust 1810:30 a.m. to 12:30
    Bonaventure – ThiviergeAugust 181 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
    Bonaventure – MalinAugust 1910:30 a.m. to 12:30
    Bonaventure ChurchAugust 191 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
    Cascapedia-St-JulesAugust 2010:30 a.m. to 12:30
    Saint-Simeon ChurchAugust 201 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
    CÔTE-DE-GASPÉ Local Service Network
    Gaspé – Hotel Dieu HospitalAugust 16-208 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    Mobile unit – Barachois ChurchAugust 169:30 a.m. to 12
    Mobile unit – St Georges de Malbaie ChurchAugust 161 p.m. to 3 p.m.
    Mobile unit – Gaspé Madeleine wharfAugust 179:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
    Mobile unit – Fox River WharfAugust 171 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
    Mobile unit – CEGEPAugust 18 and 199 a.m. to 4 p.m.
    Mobile unit – Gaspé Tourist Rest StopAugust 209 a.m. to 12
    Mobile unit – Place Jacques CartierAugust 2012:45 to 6 p.m.
    Rocher-Percé Local Service Network
    Chandler – Former Rail furniture storeAugust 16-208 a.m. to 5 p.m.
    Mobile unit – Port Daniel Tourist Rest stopAugust 169 am. to 12:15
    Mobile unit- Gascon MunicipalityAugust 161 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.
    Newport AxepAugust 178 am. to 12:15
    Newport BeachAugust 171 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
    Grand River Fisheries SchoolAugust 18 and 199 a.m. to 4 p.m.
    Cap-d’Espoir BeachAugust 209:30 am. to 12:15
    Pabos BeachAugust 201 p.m. to 4:15 p.m.