Local COVID-19 Vaccine Status for February 8, 2021
What was done last week?
Due to a delay in the Moderna shipment, no clinics were held this week.
From February 1st – February 7th: 0 individuals received the vaccine this week.
A total of 1717 individuals have received a vaccine (either through the KHSC Clinic, the Ottawa Hospital Clinic or one of our mobile clinics)
What is the plan for this week?
Continued to roll out stage 1 of the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark COVID – 19 Vaccine Distribution and Administration Roll Out Plan for residents only.
Continue to work with local hospitals, EMS, medical first responders and assessment centre staff to prepare them for Stage 2 of the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark COVID – 19 Vaccine Distribution and Administration Roll Out Plan.
Continue to plan and secure locations for our 4 fixed immunization clinic sites in preparation for mass community clinics.
· NOTICE: We do not offer door to door COVID-19 vaccinations; if you receive a call in regards to someone coming to the house to provide a vaccination, contact your local police at the non-emergency phone number as it may be a scam.
What are we working on for next week
Work on getting fixed site established to be able to provide vaccine to LTCH and HR RH staff and essential care givers as part of stage 1 roll out.
Continue to work with local hospitals, EMS, medical first responders and assessment centre staff to prepare them for Stage 2 of the Leeds, Grenville and Lanark COVID – 19 Vaccine Distribution and Administration Roll Out Plan.
What can I do now?
Get informed visit COVID-19 Protection and Vaccine
Stay healthy
Follow COVID precautions – wear a mask, keep the 2m/6ft distance from others, follow stay at home order
Stay home if sick and contact the Assessment Centres for testing
Ensure your other immunizations are up to date
Discuss any concerns with your health care provider, here is the link to consent form COVID-19 Vaccine Screening and Consent Form (gov.on.ca)
Be patient. It will take time for COVID-19 vaccines to be distributed to everyone in the community. Each group will be specifically identified and notified in advance to plan for vaccination – information will be posted on our website, social media, local media, and through healthcare and community partners – you won’t be missed!
The Health Unit’s COVID-19 Distribution and Administration Roll Out Plan helps facilitate the efficient and effective delivery of the COVID-19 vaccine in Leeds, Grenville and Lanark and aligns with the Ministry of Health’s COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan.
For more detailed information and FAQs about the vaccine visit the COVID-19 Protection and Vaccine section of our website.
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