COVID-19 vaccinations starting on Wednesday at 8 a.m.The first appointment for seniors will start at 11 a.m. the same day, according to AHS.
Appointment times will be offered between 8:20 a.m. and 3:40 p.m. seven days a week. AHS said there are plans to extend these hours in mid-March.While seniors in congregate living facilities such as lodges and retirement homes were offered COVID-19 vaccinations starting late last week, Wednesday will mark the first day of vaccinations for community seniors.Seniors will be directed to vaccination clinics closest to where they live.AHS spokesperson Kerry Williamson said Health Link will be increasing staff to meet “the anticipated high call volume and demand.”Williamson said wait times will likely still.