Moderna vaccine being administered. (Supplied by Health and Social Services Authority.)
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Vaccine priority groups expanded for big three communities, dates added for YK

Keven Dow
By Keven Dow

As of March 1st, priority populations will be expanded for first dose appointments in Yellowknife, Hay River, and Inuvik.

Essential frontline workers aged 18+ who interact directly with the public and are unable to work virtually in schools, hotels, grocery stores, drugstores, banks, libraries, postal service, liquor stores, gas stations and convenience stores, customer service agents at airports and media are now eligible to receive the vaccine.

For those who wish to make an appointment in Yellowknife, visit the online booking site. For other locations see the schedule.

The NWT Health and Social Services Authority has also opened up second dose bookings in Yellowknife from March 8th-13th.

Anyone who received their shot more than 28 days ago can now book an appointment.

Keven Dow
Keven Dow
News. Keven moved here from Ontario in November of 2018. As of December Keven is back to doing full-time news after transitioning into a news/mid-days position in late 2019. Prior to that, he was doing weekends/news for about 8-9 months. He's from a small tomato town in Ontario and went to College at Fanshawe for Radio Broadcasting. He loves talking about sports, entertainment, the community, and local events. Got a news tip? Email me at [email protected]

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