Quebec reporting 218 new cases of COVID-19, one more death - the first death linked to the virus since July 22
A woman wears a face mask as she walks by a COVID-19 vaccination sign in Montreal, on Aug. 1, 2021, as the COVID-19 pandemic continues in Canada and around the world.Quebec is considering imposing a vaccine mandate for health-care workers amid a rise in the number of new COVID-19 cases in the province.
The news comes a day after Legault said his government will impose a vaccine passport system to curb the spread of COVID-19.Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday his government is mulling vaccine mandates for federal workers and employees in federally regulated industries.
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