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Health-care workers can get booster shots, Quebecers can host larger gatherings with vaccinated guests for the holiday period. Here's what you need to know.

“If I want to go to a party, I can test myself and say Im not contagious right now. Its the perfect use of the test at this time."

The Quebec government is expected to give an update on COVID-19 vaccinations in the province this afternoon. Last week, Canada's National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) strongly recommended a booster dose of the COVID-19 vaccine for all Canadians 50 and older.

The Quebec government will allow private indoor gatherings of up to 20 vaccinated people as of Dec. 23, Health Minister Christian Dubé announced Tuesday. More groups are also eligible for the third dose of a COVID-19 vaccine.

Quebec Premier Francois Legault announced the details of the COVID-19 vaccination plan for children Tuesday evening, as he hopes to end the health emergency.

Quebec Premier announced COVID-19 vaccination for children aged five to 11 begins Wednesday at vaccination centres and in schools next week.

Quebecs director of pandemic management said he expects to have vaccinations available to children five to 11 before their Christmas breaks, and that there will be a week turnaround after Health Canada approval.

In an about-face, facing a drastic service reduction, Quebec has decided that health-care workers already employed wont be forced to get a COVID-19 vaccine, said the health minister Wednesday.

As of Nov. 15, high school students across Quebec will no longer need to wear masks while seated in class. Quebec Health Minister Christian Dubé is expected to make the announcement this afternoon. Here's what you need to know.

Quebecs director of pandemic management said he expects to have vaccinations available to children five to 11 before their Christmas breaks, and that there will be a week turnaround after Health Canada approval.