WINNIPEG The organization representing doctors in Manitoba is welcoming the news of the approval of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine. In a statement, Doctors Manitoba said the news of the approval means Manitobans may soon be able to receive a COVID-19 vaccine from their family doctor. “This approval means Manitobans are one step closer to getting the vaccine from their doctor, a trusted medical professional who knows their health situation best,” said Dr. Cory Baillie, president of Doctors Manitoba, in a statement. “Hundreds of doctors are registered to offer the vaccine. We are ready.” The Manitoba government has opened applications for pharmacies and medical clinics in the province to be able to administer the COVID-19 vaccine. According to Manitoba’s vaccination update on Feb. 19, more than 460 pharmacies and clinics have applied to administer a vaccine as soon as a suitable candidate becomes available.
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Dr. Marcia Anderson, public health lead for First Nation Pandemic Response Co-ordination Team, speaks during the First Nations COVID-19 immunization update media conference held at the Manitoba Legislative Building on Wednesday afternoon. (Winnipeg Free Press)
People 95 and older, as well as First Nations people 75 and older, are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
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People 95 and older, as well as First Nations people 75 and older, are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. I’m personally very excited to be announcing that we’re expanding into general population, and I’m looking forward to decrease the age of eligibility continually over time, said Dr. Joss Reimer at Wednesday’s news conference.
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