Seniors 80 and up and Indigenous people 65 and up in Whistler will soon be able to get vaccinated against COVID-19.
Vancouver Coastal Health (VCH) will open vaccination clinics for both groups on March 15.
“VCH will have vaccination clinic sites across Vancouver, Richmond and Urban and Rural Coastal communities,” said a release.
“Most vaccination clinics will be open seven days a week, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. with evening appointments also available. Dedicated sites have also been established for Indigenous (First Nations, Métis and Inuit) people, which will offer services that are culturally safe, with ceremonial plans in place.”
Starting March 8, Whistlerites born in or before 1941, and Indigenous people born in or before 1956, can book a vaccination appointment by calling 1-877-587-5767.
Before calling, people are asked to have a pen and paper, their personal health number, full name, date of birth, postal code and a phone number available.
“VCH is appealing to family members, friends, neighbours and social services agencies to help reach eligible seniors in the community,” the release said.
“Please share the COVID-19 vaccination information with people 80 years of age and older, or Indigenous people 65 years of age and older, to help them plan ahead for when the appointment booking phone line opens, according to age group.”
For questions about the COVID-19 vaccine, call 1-888-COVID19 (1.888.268.4319) or visit gov.bc.ca/covid19.
Read more at www.vch.ca.
