Quebec has record vaccination day as walk-in clinics offer AstraZeneca to younger adults

Long lineups for AstraZeneca There were long lineups in Montreal and Quebec City for people ages 55 and up to get the AstraZeneca vaccine.

Quebec CIty — Quebec's immunization campaign had a record day on Thursday, according to Health Minister Christian Dubé.

In a post to social media, he said 69,148 doses had been administered during the day, and a total of 235,969 appointments were booked.

The same day, walk-in clinics opened to people 55 and older wishing to receive the AstraZeneca vaccine, to whom 16,161 doses were administered before 8 p.m.

“Quebecers are there to get vaccinated. Because of their efforts, we will get through this,' wrote Minister Dubé.

Essential workers in Montreal can now make an appointment to receive a vaccine. They will be required to show proof of employment when they arrive to get their shot.

-- This report by The Canadian Press was first published on April 9, 2021.