The health authorities in Quebec launched another COVID-19 booster vaccination campaign on Monday, targeting people living in CHSLDs and private seniors' residences (RPAs).

The recommended interval between the primary vaccination and the first booster dose is three months or more, while the proposed period between each subsequent booster dose is five months or more.

Ten days ago, Quebec's public health director, Dr. Luc Boileau, announced that the province would intensify its COVID-19 vaccination efforts. He warned of a possible increase in coronavirus cases in the fall with the return of students to school.

He also emphasized the necessity for people to remain vigilant and follow health measures despite pandemic fatigue, such as wearing masks in crowded places, isolating when symptoms appear, and keeping vaccination records up to date.

Quebec Premier François Legault recently received his fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in Montreal.

He encouraged Quebec residents to follow his lead, especially young people who are less likely to suffer from severe illness.

He said it is important to show solidarity and get vaccinated to reduce infections, especially when meeting vulnerable people. Legault points out that the authorities plan to provide an update on the upcoming vaccination campaign and discuss the low vaccination rate among children.

Meanwhile, Quebec reported three more deaths attributed to the novel coronavirus on Monday.

The Ministry of Health states that there are 1,993 people hospitalized with the disease, including 55 in intensive care, a decrease of two. The department notes that there are 3,457 healthcare workers off work due to COVID-19.