COVID-19 vaccines are being expanded in our region.
Huron Perth Public Health officials say they have received more vaccine, along with guidance from the province, and they are now expanding vaccines to additional priority groups.
As of Monday, vaccine eligibility is being expanded to include community members who are 80 years of age and older and Indigenous adults who are 55 years of age and older.
HPPH says it will be opening a public booking system, both online and by telephone, in the days ahead and clinics will begin in early to mid-March and continue for several weeks.
“In addition to long-term care and retirement home residents, staff and essential caregivers, and an expanded list of prioritized healthcare, we are very pleased to begin including community members over the age of 80 as well as Indigenous adults 55 and older,” says Dr. Miriam Klassen, Medical Officer of Health at Huron Perth Public Health. “Expanding vaccine eligibility means we can continue to build a wall of protection around our most vulnerable community members.”
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