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The regional health authority therefore introduced these mobile Nirmal Singh is a resident of Park Extension and was at the Another mobile vaccination clinic was held over the weekend at clinics in an effort to bridge the gap between various cultural clinic for his shot on Friday. Originally from the state of Punjab Shree Ramji Hindu Temple, in an effort to increase immunization communities in the area and health authorities. in India, Singh does not speak English or French. rates in Park Extension. The clinic was open Friday and Saturday, Vaccination in cultural communities “Instead of going to the far CLSC and having to talk French offering walk-in vaccination on a first-come-first-serve basis. or English, they can find someone here who can speak English Organized by the CIUSSS West-Central Montreal, these “In Park Extension, we have a very significant Indian popula- and help them,” said Mohammed Yousuf, a volunteer with the drop-in, no-appointment clinics aim to provide inoculation tion,” explained Dupuis, adding that she was happy the temple Sarker Hope Foundation, who translated for Singh. services to more people in a culturally relevant environment had agreed to open its doors to the clinic. “The population is Location was another important consideration for Singh, as close to people’s homes. responding very well to our offer,” she added. he felt both the CLSC on Hutchison and the clinic at the MIL This was the second clinic hosted in a place of worship in Park This view was also echoed by temple president Ishwar Patel. Université de Montréal campus were too far from his house. “This Extension. Another was opened during the first weekend of May “I’m glad that our temple facility has been chosen for this very is the most convenient and very near to his home,” added Yousuf. at the Assuna Annabawiyah Mosque on Hutchison. important health program,” he stated. “There’s a large number of people waiting in line. It’s way The inclusive approach behind the campaign was made clear in Removing barriers above our expectations,” said Francine Dupuis, associate CEO the resources that were provided to residents. Interpreters were For many local authorities, this initiative is part of a wide array of CIUSSS West-Central Montreal, which organized the clinic on hand to translate in several different languages, including of tools to get more people in Park Ex vaccinated. “It’s a strategy in association with the Gujarati community. Punjabi, Bengali and Hindi. that is bound to work,” said mayor Fumagalli of how the mobile “Being able to be vaccinated in the community with people next clinics do a better job of penetrating into cultural and linguistic Vaccination gap to you who understand you, who can help you weave through communities. “Here the percentage of vaccination has gone from 20 percent all the problems that can arise, this is what is happening,” said “The religious leaders are people they look up to, people they to 33 percent in a few weeks,” said Dupuis of the situation in Park borough Mayor Giuliana Fumagalli. “We are fighting systemic trust, people they understand - they speak the same language,” Ex. “The objective is to increase that percentage even further,” racism.” explained Fumagalli, who helped organize the initiative in the she added. borough. This tactic also addresses other barriers to vaccination, such as cultural issues and immigration status. “We lifted one of the THURSDAY ONLY! barriers by saying that everybody who lived in our community, notwithstanding their status, was able to get tested and also 10AM to 7PM vaccinated,” added Fumagalli. In-Store City councillor Mary Deros was also present at the clinic on Fruits and Friday and underlined the exceptional results the clinic had at Cash & Carry getting more people vaccinated. Deros had also shared infor- reservations!with no mation about the campaign on social media. Vegetables Aid from local organizations 16 to 20 Varieties Many community organizations were also present to help, doing outreach in the neighbourhood and offering transport Fresh of the day at amazing prices! services to residents. FRUITS ET LÉGUMES One of those was the Sarker Hope Foundation, which provided Reserve yours today! rides to elderly residents who would otherwise have a hard time getting to the clinic. Read what people are saying about us: “There’s 60 to 70 percent of people that don’t have the trans- portation to go to the CLSC,” said Mohammed Yousuf, media https://www.facebook.com/PanierDuFermier/ coordinator for the foundation. He explained that this was the reason they provided transport free of charge to those who couldn’t drive or walk. 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Provincial government Live your dream! announces further relaxation to measures as cases plummet OUR PROGRAMS Accounting Starting a Business “Resilience and pride, as much for the Canadiens as for Quebecers,” quipped Premier François Legault. François Legault via Facebook continue to drop with only 208 reported on Secretarial Monday, Premier Legault said that all Quebecers Professional MATIAS BRUNET-KIRK and Legal [email protected] had to remain vigilant and cautious. Sales He also warned that given the relaxation of Studies measures and the high density of population in The provincial government updated Quebecers the city, the number of new cases in Montreal on further relaxation to COVID-19 measures at could increase in the coming weeks. a press conference held on Tuesday afternoon. “We can expect that there will be an increase As of Monday, Jun. 7 all regions of Quebec will in cases in Montreal in the coming weeks. turn to orange zones, resulting in the loosening But we must understand that public health is of several health restrictions. still comfortable with this,” explained Premier “When we look at the numbers it’s impres- Legault, adding that “there is room to maneuver sive, it’s going really well,” said Premier François and the vaccination continues to advance.” Legault on the current epidemiological situation. 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