The sixth wave of COVID-19 is rapidly fading in Quebec, the acting national director of public health, Dr. Luc Boileau, who also announced that a fourth dose of the vaccine is currently not necessary for healthy people.
Surrounded by pediatrician and microbiologist-infectiologist, Caroline Quach and Dr. Marie-France Raynault, senior strategic medical adviser of the General Directorate of Public Health MSSStaught by Mr. Boileau from the beginning the epidemiological situation is really heading in the right direction.
Obviously happy to announce it, Dr. explained. Boileau that marked slowdown has been observed in recent weeks. still going on in Quebec that according to him very encouraging.
” Deaths, hospitalizations, absenteeism of health care workers … all of these indicators continue to decline. “
Which shows us that we are right to gradually begin to return to normal in a careful way.he pointed to the pass.
A downward trend is also confirmed by the latest indices of the Interuniversity Center for Research and Analysis of Organizations (CIRANO).
In the most recent report published Wednesday, Quebec public health reported 23 new disease-related deaths, a decrease of 54 hospitals compared to the previous day and 1,101 new cases officially declared in the past 24 that time.
Remembering that wearing a mandatory mask in most closed public places in Quebec will end Saturday at midnight, Luc Boileau warned that his team’s press briefings on the epidemic situation will be more separate now because the situation is concrete improvements in Quebec.
The fourth dose is not necessary for healthy adults
However, the director of public health wants to provide important clarification, according to him, on the need for citizens to receive booster doses of vaccine against COVID-19.
About the 1stD booster dose – i.e., the third dose – Luc Boileau noted that it remains recommended for all citizens aged 18 and over as well as for young people aged 12 to 17 who have specific health conditions or live in areas at high risk of infection.
To receive this booster dose, you must have received the previous dose for at least three months.
For 2at booster dose-i.e., the fourth dose-it remains recommended for all people living with CHSLDs, in RPAs as well as those over the age of 80. People who are immunosuppressed or considered vulnerable should also receive its.
Although any adult wishing to receive a fourth dose of COVID-19 vaccine can receive it by going to a vaccination center, Dr. explained. Boileau that according to recent data, there is currently little benefit to receiving this dose for healthy adults.
Source: Radio-Canada
