Area residents 50 years and older can now book an appointment for their COVID-19 vaccine.
Those who have a high-risk health condition or fall in the province’s group one of essential workers are also eligible to book their shot as of today.
“In most of our communities, around 50 per cent of people aged 18 and older have now received their first dose of the vaccine,” says Medical Officer of Health for the Northwestern Health Unit Dr. Kit Young Hoon. “We are pleased to see the interest in vaccines locally and expect that we will make large gains in coverage rates throughout the month of May. I remind the public that the vaccine is safe and effective, and there are very low rates of serious side effects.”
All teachers and other education workers can also book their appointments today. This includes bus drivers, custodians and administrative staff.
Appointments are made through the online provincial booking system or by calling 1-833-943-3900.
To date, over 29 thousand doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in the Northwestern Health Unit catchment area.
According to the NWHU’s website, other age groups will follow in the weeks to come, with those 40 and older eligible the week of May 10, those 30 and old the week of May 17 and all adults over 18 years old the week of May 24.
