It could be a couple more weeks before the next shipment of COVID-19 vaccines reaches our area.
Medical Officer of Health for the Northwestern Health Unit Doctor Kit Young Hoon says initially they’ll be looking to offer vaccines to anyone who received the first dose of the vaccine last month.
“We will be focusing on second doses for those in the area who have already received their first dose,” says Doctor Young Hoon, “Vaccinating staff and essential visitors in long term care homes, elder residents, and high-priority health care workers.”
She explains they expect the shipment to arrive March 15th.
“We expect that our regions roll-out will be a few weeks behind as has been the case with other populations like long-term care home residents and staff.”
Doctor Young Hoon adds they do plan to set up mass vaccination clinics in each of the communities they serve.
