Updated COVID-19 vaccine schedule

The updated COVID-19 vaccine schedule below is being provided to show the latest planning and to set expectations with the caveat that things will continue to change as plans are finalized.

The COVID-19 vaccine will be offered to community members based on priority determined in the NWT Vaccine Strategy.

Today NTHSSA teams will be vaccinating residents 18+ in the Dehcho: Jean Marie River, Nahanni Butte, Enterprise. In the…

Posted by Julie Green MLA Yellowknife Centre on Thursday, 14 January 2021

If information about your community is not available below, check back for updates.

  • Wrigley – January 12 & 13 – All eligible residents 18 years and over in community.
  • Sambaa K’e – January 12 & 13 – All eligible residents 18 years and over in community.
  • Jean Marie River – January 14 – All eligible residents 18 years and over in community.
  • Nahanni Butte – January 14 – All eligible residents 18 years and over in community.
  • Tsiigehtchic – January 14 – All eligible residents 18 years and over in community.
  • Sachs Harbour – January 13, 14, 15 – All eligible residents 18 years and over in community.
  • Ulukhaktok – January 12, 13, 14 – All eligible residents 18 years and over in community.
  • Paulatuk – January 12 & 13 – All eligible residents 18 years and over in community.
  • Lutselk’e – January 13, 14, 15 – All eligible residents 18 years and over in community.
  • Wekweeti – January 13 – All eligible residents 18 years and over in community.
  • K’atl’odeeche First Nation – January 13 – All eligible residents 18 years and over in community
  • Enterprise – January 14 – All eligible residents 18 years and over in community
  • Kakisa – January 15 – All eligible residents 18 years and over in community
  • Dettah – January 15 – All eligible residents 18 years and over in community
  • Ndilǫ – January 16 – All eligible residents 18 years and over in community
  • Fort Liard – January 21 & 22 -All eligible residents 18 years and over in community
  • Fort McPherson – January 19, 20, 21 – All eligible residents 18 years and older in community
  • Aklavik – January 18, 19, 20 – All eligible residents 18 years and older in community
  • Tuktoyaktuk – January 21, 22, 23 – All priority populations as defined by the OCPHO are eligible for vaccination at this time
  • Fort Providence – January 18, 19, 20 – All eligible residents 18 years and over in community
  • Behchokǫ – January 18, 19, 20 – All priority populations as defined by the OCPHO are eligible for vaccination at this time
  • Norman Wells – January 19, 20, 21 – All priority populations as defined by the OCPHO are eligible for vaccination at this time. Contact the health centre for more information on booking.
  • Fort Resolution – January 21 & 22 – All priority populations as defined by the OCPHO are eligible for vaccination at this time
  • Fort Simpson – January 19, 20, 21 from 9 am to 7 pm daily – All priority populations as defined by the OCPHO are eligible for vaccination at this time. Walk-in, no appointment necessary. Appointments will take place at Village of Fort Simpson Recreation Centre.
  • Fort Good Hope – January 25 & 26 – All priority populations as defined by the OCPHO are eligible for vaccination at this time
  • Whati – January 20, 21, 22 – All eligible residents 18 years and over in community
  • Délı̨nę – January 19 & 20 – All priority populations as defined by the OCPHO are eligible for vaccination at this time
  • Gamètì – January 18 & 19 – All eligible residents 18 years and over in community
  • Tulita – January 21 & 22 – All priority populations as defined by the OCPHO are eligible for vaccination at this time
  • Hay River – January 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 from 8:30 am to 6 pm daily – Priority Group: Individuals 60 years of age and older. Booking Process: Call Public Health at (867) 874-8400 to book. Appointments will take place at 52 Woodland Drive (old Medical Clinic).
  • Yellowknife – January 18, 19, 20, 21, 22 – Priority Group: Individuals 60 years of age and older. Booking process: Call Public Health at (867) 767-9120 to book. Appointments to take place at Public Health in the Jan Stirling Building.
  • Inuvik – January 21 & 22 – Priority Group: Individuals 60 years of age and older. Booking Process: Call Public Health vaccine booking line at (867) 777-7398 to book.
  • Fort Smith – Jan 21 – 9am – 7pm, Jan 22 – 9am – 7pm, Jan 23 – 9am – 5pm , Jan 24 – 9am – 2pm – Priority Group: Individuals 60 years of age and older. Booking Process: No booking required, walk-in clinic at the Salt River First Nation Building.
  • Priority health and social services staff. – Starting January 10 – Priority Groups: Staff working in emergency departments, intensive care, respiratory therapy, lab, dedicated covid clinics, and public health.
  • General Public – TBD – General public, pending vaccine supply. – Exact community dates TBD.
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