Iqaluit COVID-19 vaccine clinics expanded
Public Service Announcement
Iqaluit COVID-19 vaccine clinics expanded
Iqaluit’s COVID-19 vaccination program is expanding on January 27 to include people 60 years and older. This is in addition to following previously announced groups:
- Elders 65+ and shelter residents;
- frontline healthcare providers and first responders;
- medevac flight crews;
- residents and staff of group homes, and the Akausisarvik Mental Health Treatment Centre; and
- residents and staff at correctional facilities.
Vaccinations for identified groups will take place at Iqaluit Public Health from Monday to Friday from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. and on Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Qikiqtani General Hospital clinic-side until January 30. Call 867-975-4810 to make an appointment. Please wear a mask to your appointment.
The COVID-19 vaccine is our best protection against COVID-19. To help stop the spread of the virus, and other respiratory illnesses, please remember to:
- Stay home when you feel sick.
- Cough or sneeze into your sleeve.
- Wash your hands often.
- Avoid touching your face.
- Throw used tissues in the trash right away.
- Keeping distance from others when out and about.
- Don’t smoke indoors or around others, especially babies.
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Media Contact:
Chris Puglia
A/Communications Manager
Department of Health
867-975-5949
@email