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Submitted by KFL&A Public Health- March 16th
On March 10, KFL&A Public Health along with community partners completed second doses of COVID-19 vaccine for all residents at long-term care homes and high-risk retirement homes, resulting in a 95% (first dose) and 89% (second dose) uptake.
“This day has been long awaited, and we are all proud to have helped to protect KFL&A’s most vulnerable adults from COVID-19,” said Dr. Kieran Moore, Medical Officer of Health at KFL&A Public Health. “This is a big step towards preventing and controlling COVID-19 in the community. We want to thank all the staff at these homes for all of their support in planning, assisting, and implementing these vaccination clinics.”
Planning for a possible local third wave of COVID-19 infection is underway at area hospitals, with Quinte Health Care’s administrator stressing the importance…