The region’s COVID-19 vaccination rate continues to climb.
“Nearly 110,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been given in our area,” said Medical Officer of Health for the Northwestern Health Unit, Dr. Kit Young Hoon in a media update Tuesday. “Currently 68.8% of people aged 12 and older in the region have received two doses and 79.5% of area residents aged 12 and older have received one dose.”
While the region’s top doctor says these number still need to be higher, Dr. Young Hoon says it’s great to see that nearly 80% of people who are eligible have decided to get vaccinated.
If you haven’t got your shots yet, there’s more opportunities across the region this week to do so.
Walk in vaccination clinics are on today at the Dryden Memorial Arena and St. Francis School in Fort Frances from 12:30pm to 5:30pm.
As for Kenora, walk ins are being taken tomorrow (August 5) at the Recreation Centre from 12:30pm to 5:30pm.
Dr. Young Hoon also stresses it’s important to get two doses of the vaccine in order to significantly increase protection from COVID-19 and it’s variants.
COVID-19 vaccine clinics are open to:
- Anyone aged 12+ can get a first dose. Book through the NWHU Booking Site or walk in as applicable.
- Anyone aged 12+ can get their second dose if they received:
- Pfizer at least 21 days ago or Moderna 28 days ago
- AstraZeneca at least 56 days (8 weeks) ago
