Mass vaccination clinics in Kashechewan see big turnout: chief
February 5, 2021
Local Journalism Initiative Reporter
The vaccination drive held in Kashechewan First Nation earlier this week had a big turnout, according to the chief.
Chief Leo Friday said 73 per cent of people over the age of 18 were vaccinated in Kashechewan over the course of three days.
“I am extremely happy the community came out in force to be vaccinated against COVID-19,” Friday said in a statement. “This is a testimony of the community’s spirit in helping keep friends and family safe in a pandemic that has wreaked havoc in the lives of our First Nation.”
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The Porcupine Health Unit received its first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines for the PHU region.
“This is definitely welcome news, especially after the tragic outcomes experienced by our communities in recent days,” stated Dr. Lianne Catton, the local Medical Officer of Health.
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Two residents at the Extendicare in Kapuskasing died within the last week after contracting the virus.
In accordance with Phase 1 of the province’s COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan, the vaccines will be administered to long-term care, high-risk retirement, and First Nations elder care residents within the PHU region.