Manitoba continues to go forward with their vaccination rollout plan.
“To date, 146,529 doses of vaccine have been administered including 99,091 first doses and 47,438 second doses.” the province said in today’s (Wed) vaccine bulletin. “This data includes vaccine administered at medical clinics and pharmacies, though there may be a slight delay in reporting from some of these locations.”
This week, the province is expected to receive 12,300 doses of Moderna. A total of 233,540 doses of vaccine have been delivered to Manitoba. This includes:
• 166,140 doses of Pfizer vaccine;
• 49,400 doses of the Moderna vaccine; and
• 18,000 doses of the AstraZeneca/Covishield vaccine.
• 49,400 doses of the Moderna vaccine; and
• 18,000 doses of the AstraZeneca/Covishield vaccine.
Manitoba reaches its goal of maximum vaccine capacity
The daily maximum vaccine capacity in Manitoba has been reached.
Co-lead of the Vaccination Taskforce Dr. Johanu Botha states that Manitoba had the goal to deliver 20-thousand doses of vaccine a day by April 1st.
“With the launch of the Morden supersite this week, and growing capacity in our pop-up clinics across the province, we have met, and exceeded, this goal more than a week ahead of schedule.” said Botha
Maximum vaccine capacity, the province explains, “means that, if vaccine supply was not an issue, the province could administer this volume of doses every day through super sites, pop-up clinics, focused immunization teams, and the distributed model with pharmacies and medical clinics.”
Receiving a vaccine
The medical lead for the vaccination task force in Manitoba states that anyone in the province can receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
Dr. Joss Reimer notes that eligibility is not based on immigration status, residency or if residents have a Manitoba health card.
“If you’ve been here for at least a month, or will be here for that amount of time, and you meet the eligibility requirements for the vaccine, based on age, or health condition, you can get the vaccine,” Reimer explained. “It is available at no cost, regardless of whether or not you have a Manitoba Health Card.”
Currently, any Manitoban 65-years and older and First Nations 45 years old and older are eligible for the vaccine.
Reimer says there are a few things to consider prior to an appointment, such as reviewing the consent form online, print and sign it in advance, as this “helps things move quickly in the clinics and smoothly when you get to your appointment.”
Reimer also suggests that Manitobans wear a short-sleeve shirt when they get their vaccine.
Eligible people can book an appointment online or by calling 1-844-626-8222.