Donald Vinh

As Quebec officials consider tightening the rules for the unvaccinated, health experts in the province say expanding the vaccine passport system is justified because of the high number of COVID-19 patients in hospital who have refused to be jabbed.

Another day of record-breaking COVID-19 case counts across Canada prompted a new round of health announcements on Wednesday, December 29, 2021, including details of Quebec's plan to reduce isolation times for health-care workers who are exposed to or infected with COVID-19.

Surges in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations across several provinces prompted warnings on Monday, January 4, 2021, from public health experts, who said stricter measures and adherence to guidelines are needed in the days and weeks ahead.