COVID-19 vaccine at this time, despite new recommendations from Canada’s National Advisory Committee on Immunization.Health Minister Tyler Shandro cited limited supply as the reason Alberta will not offer the vaccine beyond the 40-plus age group that is currently eligible in the province.“We’re seen a remarkable uptake from those wanting AstraZeneca,” Shandro said on social media Friday afternoon. “Unfortunately, our ability to expand eligibility to younger Albertans depends on the doses we receive from the federal government.“With approximately 112,000 doses remaining at pharmacies and AHS sites, and over 100,000 appointments booked in the next 14 days, and no future shipments confirmed, we will continue administering doses to those 40 and.