'They really took care of us': Montreal seniors in subsidized housing get vaccine at home
The buildings have been targeted given many of the residents’ advanced age, lower incomes and loss of autonomy.
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The buildings have been targeted given many of the residents’ advanced age, lower incomes and loss of autonomy.
Across Quebec, 1,550 pharmacies will administer the vaccine, though the government has yet to announce when the service will begin outside Montreal.
Quebec Health Minister Christian Dubé says the province is working on ways of reaching those who are unable to get to vaccination sites.
Vaccination campaign should be extended to other groups soon, she says.
If approved by a judge, the $19-million settlement will be split among the 84 remaining veterans at the hospital and the deceased’s families.