Coronavirus: New vaccine appointments paused in Manitoba as Pfizer announces delay “Our planning had been based on 18,720 doses between now and the end of the month,” Health Minister Heather Stefanson said in a statement.“As of today, that projection has been cut in half, with further reductions expected in February.”This is incredibly disappointing news for me as the minister, as I know it is for many Manitobans who see the vaccine as a ray of hope among the many losses and challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.— Heather Stefanson (@MLAStefanson) January 19, 2021This comes after the federal government announced Tuesday the country would not receive any doses of Pfizer during the week of January 25.The Prime Minister announced last.