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Seniors 80 years and older in the North Bay Parry Sound District can book a COVID vaccine appointment starting Monday.
The region’s Medical Officer of Health Dr. Jim Chirico shared the news during Thursday’s weekly update.
The Health Unit’s COVID-19 Vaccine Public Health Nurse Lead, Scott Thibodeau then gave more details on the rollout.
“On Monday, March 15th the Ministry’s online appointment booking system and our local appointment booking call centre will go live,” Said Thibodeau. “Appointments for seniors 80 years of age or older will be the first ones available to book,”
NBPSDHU vaccination numbers; response to NACI advice on 16 weeks between doses
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As of Thursday morning, the North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit has provided 5,880 vaccinations district-wide.
“We have completed full vaccinations for all long-term care home residents and First Nations elder care facilities in the district,” said NBPSDHU COVID-19 Vaccine Public Health Nurse Lead, Scott Thibodeau.
And as of Friday, Thibodeau said the health unit will have provided first doses to all retirement home staff, essential caregivers and residents as well as all long-term care home staff and essential caregivers.
He also announced the health unit will be following the National Advisory Committee on Immunizations’ recommendations on vaccine dose interval.