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70% of eligible Albertans now fully vaccinated
News Release70% of eligible Albertans now fully vaccinated More than 2.6 million Albertans are now fully immunized against COVID-19 after receiving two vaccine doses.As of Sept. 2, 70 per cent of eligible Albertans have received both of their doses of vaccine through Alberta Health Services, community pharmacies and physician offices.A total of 78.2 per cent … Continue reading
Health guide, tool kit and on-site vaccination ensure safe school year ahead
News ReleaseHealth guide, tool kit and on-site vaccination ensure safe school year ahead New health guidance will ensure students’ safety and help school officials prepare for the new school year. The Guidance for Respiratory Illness Prevention and Management in Schools document will help schools to reduce respiratory illness and infection in schools. A back-to-school tool kit provides information for … Continue reading
60 physician clinics will soon begin vaccinating patients as Alberta’s vaccine rollout continues to expand
News Release More physician clinics to offer vaccines Another 60 physician clinics will soon begin vaccinating patients as Alberta’s vaccine rollout continues to expand. In April, a total of 20 physician clinics across the province participated in a pilot project to administer COVID-19 vaccines to eligible patients. Based on the learnings from these initial clinics, … Continue reading
Senator Bong Go alarmed by public apprehension on Covid-19 vaccines
By Ruth Abbey Gita-Carlos Senator Christopher Lawrence Go. (Photo courtesy of Senate PRIB) MANILA (Philippines News Agency)– Senator Christopher Lawrence Go on Friday expressed alarm by the public’s apprehension about getting inoculated with the coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19) vaccine. In his manifestation during the Senate hearing on the Covid-19 national vaccine roadmap, Go lamented that some Filipinos, while … Continue reading
UHC law to facilitate Covid-19 vaccination rollout: Gordon
Senator Richard Gordon (File photo) MANILA (Philippines News Agency)– As the Senate continues its hearing on the national Covid-19 vaccination program, Senator Richard Gordon pointed out that implementing the Universal Health Care (UHC) law would ensure speedy and organized rollout of the vaccination program. Gordon said the UHC mandates that every Filipino shall register with a … Continue reading
Philippine gov’t allots P75-B for Covid-19 vaccines
By Jelly Musico COVID-19 VACCINE. President Rodrigo Roa Duterte presides over the 50th Cabinet Meeting at the Malacañang Palace on Jan. 11, 2021. The Department of Finance reported that PHP75 billion has been allotted for the procurement of Covid-19 vaccines for 57 million Filipinos. (Presidential photo by Alberto Alcain) MANILA (Philippines News Agency) – The national government has … Continue reading
AHS starts vaccination services in Edmonton today
Edmontonians are encouraged to go to their nearest clinic and have their flu shot. Alberta Health Services drop-in clinics are open starting today from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. AHS staff are ready to serve Edmontonians at the Bonnie Doon Shopping Centre, East Edmonton Health Centre, Mayfield Common, Millbourne Market Mall, Northgate Health Centre, Riverbend … Continue reading
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