COVID-19 vaccine program to prioritize first responders, teachers and other front-line workers.In addition to the province’s current age-related criteria, front-line police officers and firefighters of all ages will be eligible to book a shot starting around noon Wednesday.
Vaccine-seekers swarm Manitoba pharmacy phone lines in search of AstraZeneca shot Dr. Joss Reimer, head of the province’s vaccine task force and task force co-lead, Johanu Botha, will have more details of the plans at a 12:30 p.m.
press conference.Global News will stream the media event live in this story.At a technical briefing held for reporters earlier in the day Wednesday, Reimer said the province will reveal a list of high-risk geographic areas Friday, and anyone.