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Experts Work On Who Receives Vaccine First

A national group of experts are identifying those who should receive the pending COVID-19 vaccine first.

The National Advisory Committee on Immunization is recommending those most at risk of severe illness, those most at risk of transmitting COVID-19 and essential workers be at the top of the list.

A vaccine is still months away, though Pfizer’s candidate is said to be 90 per-cent effective and Moderna’s is reported at 94.5 per-cent effective.

But the committee expects it will be in short supply, requiring decisions now on who should receive it

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  • Randy Thoms is a veteran news broadcaster with over 40 years' experience. He is based in Fort Frances and covers stories across northwestern Ontario. Contact Randy at thoms.randy@radioabl.ca.

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11:42 am, Apr 17, 2026
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