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This Is How Quebec's Flu Deaths Actually Compare To Its COVID-19 Deaths

Quebec has been reaching record highs in terms of COVID-19 cases lately, surpassing 2,000 new cases per day. And, as of December 24, COVID-related deaths neared 8,000 in the province. 

While some people have compared COVID-19 to the flu due to some shared symptoms, like fever and loss of smell, the coronavirus has been much deadlier, according to data from the Institut de la statistique du Quebec. 

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50,000 More Flu Shot Appointments Will Be Available In Montreal & Here's Where To Get Them

Sonia Bélanger, head of the CIUSSS du Centre-Sud-de-l'Île-de-Montréal, announced in a press conference on October 30 that Montreal health facilities would be increasing the number of seasonal flu vaccine appointments by 50,000.

This year, due to social distancing, the vaccine is offered by appointment only, according to the CIUSSS website.

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Quebecers Are Least Likely Among Canadians To Get Flu Vaccines, Says A New Study

A new survey by Montreal-based polling and marketing research firm, Léger, provided insight into Quebecers' perceptions of vaccines — both in terms of COVID-19 and the flu shot.

Compared to the rest of Canada, Quebec respondents were least likely to be vaccinated for the flu, though 52% of Quebec participants said they had gotten a flu shot in the past.

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