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Eligible residents 75+ in Yellowknife, Behchoko to be given third doses

Keven Dow
By Keven Dow

The NWT Health and Social Services Authority is now offering third doses of COVID-19 vaccine to those 75 years of age and older.

At the direction of the Office of the Chief Public Health Officer, they will be starting a limited roll-out immediately in Yellowknife, N’Dilo, Dettah, and Behchoko.

The NTHSSA says it’s taking this step to ensure the continued safeguarding of NWT residents against the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak in the territory.

“These 3rd doses will be administered on a voluntary basis, after a minimum of six months following a resident’s second dose of COVID-19 vaccine,” they add.

Anyone who turns 75 by December 31st is eligible for the third dose.

Appointments in the identified communities – which are being prioritized due to the current outbreak – can be booked now.

The NTHSSA says further guidance for communities or groups outside those identified in this notice will be provided at a later time.

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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