Listen Live
Listen Live

Just under 9-M COVID-19 vaccines given in Canada

The Federal government’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout continues to exceed Ottawa’s original expectations. 

As of Thursday morning, a little short of 9 million doses have been administered in Canada.

Over 80 percent of Canadians 80 and over, and about 70 percent of those 70 and over have received their first shot. 

The head of Canada’s vaccine logistics, Major General Dani Fortin confirmed the feds have now distributed over 12.5 million doses to provinces and territories.

According to Fortin, a steady flow of one million Pfizer doses per week will be arriving until the end of May and will be doubled for the month of June. 

He said around 1.2 million Moderna doses, originally set for this week, will be arriving at the end of this month, with a separate 2.8 million doses set to arrive by the end of May.

Continue Reading

cjcs Now playing play

chgk Now playing play

- Advertisement -

Related Articles

- Advertisement -

Latest News

Stratford Summer Music celebrates a quarter century of entertainment

This year’s edition kicks off with a performance of Carmina Burana by German composer Carl Orff on July 17 at The Avondale. Artistic Director Mark Fewer will conduct the concert, kicking off a month of music and conversation.

Discovery Healthcare camp starts Monday at Stratford General Hospital

Huron Perth Healthcare Alliance, a partner for the camp, said about 16 per cent of Canadians live in rural communities, however, only seven per cent of the country's physicians practice in those areas. 

Humour Me has started its run at Here For Now Theatre Company

Described as a gentle rom-com-for-the-stage, Humour Me has started performances at the Here for Now Theatre Company in Stratford.

Fundraising events coming up for Simple Dreams

Richard Kneider and Simple Dreams, a local fundraising organization, have a couple of community events coming up and will be there, as always, scooping ice cream and building community spirit.

Repairs (and reinstallation) to portion of Orr Dam now complete

Upper Thames River Conservation Authority says repairs and reinstallation of the south sluicegate at the R. Thomas Orr Dam are complete. 
- Advertisement -