The first shipment of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccines have arrived in Canada, with priority given to the Yukon and Northwest Territories.
On Monday night, Health Minister of Canada Patty Hajdu said that the first doses of the vaccine are being distributed to the provinces and territories this week, with the Yukon and Northwest Territories getting priority.
“This is great news for remote and northern communities,” she said.
The first doses of the Moderna vaccine are being distributed to provinces and territories this week, including Yukon and Northwest Territories today! This is great news for remote and northern communities. pic.twitter.com/4zU9TYvCSW