COVID-19 vaccine were administered in British Columbia on “Walk-in Wednesday” as health officials continue to seek ways to boost immunization rates in the province.Vaccine clinics across B.C.
offered doses of COVID-19 vaccine without an appointment on Wednesday.A total of 33,277 doses were administered on Aug. 4, 16,505 of which were walk-ins that did not require a prior booking.
Wednesday’s total was 3,773 higher than the 29,504 shots that were reported the day prior.Health Minister Adrian Dix said 37.6 per cent of the drop-in appointments were first doses, making Wednesday one of the busiest days for first doses since June.