Key updates on COVID-19 in the region
May 18, 2021
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Ontario has lowered its general vaccine booking age to 18, earlier than expected for people age 18 to 29. People who are turning 18 this year are also eligible.
Local health units say more appointments will open if and when all available slots fill up this morning. The health units for Ottawa, Belleville and Kingston say all available appointments are currently filled.
Quebec Premier François Legault is set to announce a roadmap to reopen the province by a 5 p.m. ET news conference. Sources tell Radio-Canada the curfew could end and outdoor dining could return by the end of the month.
The prime minister is also part of an 11:45 a.m. update.