Pfizer's COVID vaccine. 18 February 2021. (BlackburnNews.com photo by Colin Gowdy)Pfizer's COVID vaccine. 18 February 2021. (BlackburnNews.com photo by Colin Gowdy)
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Province expands vaccine rollout to those 18+

Starting tomorrow, all adults in the province can book a vaccine appointment at one of the province's mass vaccination sites.

In a release this morning, the province announced it's expanding access to those 18 and over including those who are currently 17-years-old but turning 18 in 2021.

However, those younger people will be limited to the Pfizer vaccine since it is the only jab approved for people 12 and over by Health Canada.

The release says the provincial booking system will note which clinics are not offering the Pfizer vaccine.

The province credits its ability to accelerate the vaccine rollout on an early vaccine delivery scheduled for next week.

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