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In six years, the number of Naloxone kits for opioid overdoses distributed in Quebec pharmacies has jumped from fewer than 7,000 a year to 78,000.

This fall, about half of Quebecers over 70 have not yet been vaccinated or made an appointment to do so.

Quebec pharmacists are reminding people eligible for vaccination to consider doing so amid a rise in cases of respiratory viruses and overflowing hospital emergency rooms.

As the fall approaches, some experts are concerned about the rate of COVID-19 transmission in Montreal. The spread of the virus can be tracked through rapid tests. Here's what you need to know on where to find them.

COVID-19 rapid tests are no longer freely available to everyone in pharmacies in Quebec as of today. Pharmacies will charge $20 per test.

COVID-19 rapid tests are no longer freely available to everyone in pharmacies in Quebec as of today. Pharmacies will charge $20 per test.

Quebec's Health Ministry says COVID-19 tests will continue to be distributed for free in schools and child-care centres in the meantime.

Quebec’s Health Ministry says COVID-19 tests will continue to be distributed for free in schools and child-care centres in the meantime.

As of Monday, rapid tests will no longer be available free of charge to the majority of Quebecers. Only those considered vulnerable to complications -- immunosuppressed adults, people over 60, pregnant people and adults living with chronic illness -- and those benefiting from free medication under the public drug insurance plan will have free access to COVID-19 screening tests in pharmacies.

As of Monday, anyone not included in one of the high-risk categories can still get a rapid test kit at the pharmacy, but will have to pay for it.