The province reached 400,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine in arms today, May 13.
That s a doubling of the amount of vaccinations in less than a month, after celebrating 200,000 doses administered on April 16.
Since then, the age groups for vaccine eligibility have been lowered five times, making more than 558,000 people eligible to book an appointment. We have seen a rapid expansion of our COVID-19 vaccination program across the province over a few short weeks. We are now closer than ever to providing everyone who is able to receive the vaccine a first dose by the end of June, said Premier Iain Rankin. Thank you to all staff who are working to provide vaccinations for Nova Scotians. I was able to drop in virtually to the clinic in Sydney today to help celebrate the 400,000th dose. You re doing a great job! Thank you.
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Seven mayors from Central and Western Queensland have launched an infrastructure advocacy campaign on behalf of the beef industry.
The Gladstone, Isaac, Banana, Central Highlands, Woorabinda, Barcaldine and Blackall-Tambo mayors formed the Queensland Beef Corridors group to call on the State and Federal Governments to upgrade roads in their regions that allow agriculture to flourish.
Central Highlands Mayor Kerry Hayes said that the seven local government areas provided a quarter of the countryâs cattle, but the associated infrastructure was lacking.
âWe already have a strong commitment from the State and Federal governments to improve key freight routes and connectivity between agricultural regions and ports,â he said.
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Starting today, May 7, people aged 45 and older can book appointments for the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccines at clinics across the province.
Appointments for COVID-19 vaccines in community clinics and participating pharmacies will be released on a continuous basis as vaccine supply is confirmed.
All Nova Scotians are encouraged to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as they are eligible.
The province s goal continues to be to immunize as many Nova Scotians as quickly as possible, based on age, to reach a high rate of population immunity.
COVID-19 vaccination appointments must be made online at https://www.novascotia.ca/vacc
Vaccine Appointments for People 70 and Older
Anyone 70 and older can now book their COVID-19 vaccine appointment.
Starting today, April 1, people can book appointments at community clinics and participating pharmacies across the province. They are offering Moderna or Pfizer vaccine for this age range. The complete list of clinics can be found on the booking site.
Starting Tuesday, April 6, people who are 55 to 64 will be able to book appointments to receive AstraZeneca vaccine at participating physician and pharmacy clinics. This is within the age range recommended by the National Advisory Committee on Immunization. The complete list of clinics will be posted on the booking site on April 6.