71-year-old Nora Foster gets the first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine administered in Bruce County at the Golden Dawn Senior Citizen Home in Lion’s Head. January 15th, 2021 (Submitted by Grey Bruce Public Health)71-year-old Nora Foster gets the first dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine administered in Bruce County at the Golden Dawn Senior Citizen Home in Lion’s Head. January 15th, 2021 (Submitted by Grey Bruce Public Health)
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COVID-19 Vaccine Task Force formed for Grey Bruce

A COVID-19 Vaccine Task Force is now in place for Grey Bruce.

The task force is under the direction of the the Grey Bruce Health Unit, and will provide feedback and support for The Grey Bruce Health Unit COVID-19 Vaccination Program Plan in Grey and Bruce.

The Grey Bruce Vaccine Rollout Plan includes three models for service delivery. Mobile clinics will ensure vaccine distribution to Long-Term Care Homes, Retirement Homes, First Nations, and others. Vaccines will be distributed for clinics with primary care, hospitals, and pharmacies. And there three local recreation facilities are being considered for Mass Immunization Hubs.

Community partner support will be required for Mass Immunization clinics for tasks such as client appointment booking, registration, transportation to clinic, traffic and parking, traffic flow and other miscellaneous tasks. Support will also be needed with equipment, supplies and technology

Vaccination prioritization and allocation to different sectors is based on the Ontario Ministry of Health COVID-19 vaccine program.

The Vaccine Task Force will meet regularly and includes a wide range of stakeholders

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