Quebec breaks record for COVID-19 vaccinations administered in 24 hours, 838 more cases confirmed
Quebec has set a new record for the number of COVID-19 vaccinations given in a single day after administering 110,119 doses in a 24-hour period.
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Quebec breaks record for COVID-19 vaccinations administered in 24 hours, 838 more cases confirmed
Quebec has set a new record for the number of COVID-19 vaccinations given in a single day after administering 110,119 doses in a 24-hour period.
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