On Oct. 18, the Quebec government announced a proof of vaccination program that meets the new Canada-wide standard for those needing to travel outside of Quebec. The Canada-wide proof of vaccination is distinct from the Quebec model and can be obtained by visiting the government’s self-service-portal.

In addition to being recognized in other provinces, some U.S. states and other countries will also accept the new vaccine passport. The list of countries accepting the document is evolving and the government asks travellers to inquire in advance for updated information on countries’ vaccine standards.

In a separate statement, the Ministry of Health and Social Services provide recommendations for a safe Halloween:

children are asked to not sing or shout in front of people providing treats
a distance of one metre between people should be observed
hand washing is recommended before and after collecting treats.
treats should be separated in individual bags

Regional active cases halved this week as the latest data shows 95 active cases (14,224 total, 13,907 recovered) as of Oct. 25, 2021, down 90 from Oct. 18. There are six hospitalizations at the designated COVID-19 centre in Hull, with four people in intensive care. The regional death toll stood at 222 total deaths reported in the Outaouais.

Within the RLS Pontiac, the CISSSO listed the following numbers on Oct. 25*:

Municipality of Pontiac: 150 (+1)
Mansfield et Pontefract: 100 (no increase)
Fort Coulonge: 48 (no increase)
Shawville: 36 (+1)
Campbell’s Bay: 17 (no increase)
Waltham: 11 (no increase)
Bryson: 10 (no increase)
Otter Lake: 8 (no increase)
L’Île du Grand Calumet: 8 (no increase)
L’Isle aux Allumettes: 8 (no increase)
Bristol 6 (no increase)
Litchfield, Portage du Fort: five or less (minimum one case)
Sheenboro, Thorne: five or less (mini mum one case)

* It is important to note that none of these figures represent the active case situation

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