Coronavirus | COVID-19
COVID-19 is an infectious disease that affects the respiratory tract. It is caused by the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2.
Elderly and vulnerable people are more likely to develop a severe form of the disease. Vaccination remains the best way to protect yourself and others.
Symptoms and screening
If you have symptoms:
- Wear a mask in public and go out only when necessary.
- Wash your hands regularly.
PCR screening test: Certain priority clients have the opportunity to be tested free of charge at one of the screening centres (DSCs) in Estrie.
Rapid testing: Rapid tests are available to anyone at our testing and vaccination centers during business hours.
See the screening criteria and locations >
Links of interest
Vaccination
- Vaccine development process
- Demystifying beliefs regarding the risks of vaccination
- Understanding vaccines
- Multilingual information sheet on immunization: English, Arabic, Dari, Spanish, French, Kirundi, Shogo, Swahili
- Number of vaccine doses
Take Part in Research
CANVAS COVID | Étude sur la sécurité des vaccins (French)
For people who have received the COVID-19 vaccine and wish to contribute to research.
Details and registration
Tel. : 819-820-6855
E-mail: infovaccination-fmss@usherbrooke.ca