50,000 doses milestone marks Phase Two of vaccine rollout
Waterloo Region – As the number of COVID-19 vaccines administered surpasses the 50,000 mark in Waterloo Region today, residents in the 70-79 age group are being contacted to let them know they can book an appointment for their COVID-19 vaccination.
Anyone who is 80+ and is still waiting for an appointment remains at the top of the priority list and can expect to be contacted within the next few days.
“On December 22, 2020, when we began Phase One of the vaccine rollout in Waterloo Region, our priority was to vaccinate our vulnerable seniors living in long-term care and retirement homes, as well as the essential staff who cared for them,” said Dr. Hsiu-Li Wang, Medical Officer of Health for the Region of Waterloo. “It really is a major milestone to be surpassing 50,000 vaccinations today and moving to Phase Two because we’re that much closer to being able to vaccinate everyone who wants to get the vaccine.”
Pre-registration for the 70-79 age group opened on Monday, March 15. Anyone who falls into this age group can still pre-register in one of two ways:
- Online: www.regionofwaterloo.ca/vaccineprereg
- By phone: For those unable to register online, please call the Region’s Service First Call Centre at 519-575-4400
When residents pre-register, the fastest way to receive an appointment is through an email or text (mobile phone number).
Residents of Waterloo Region can choose to attend any of the following vaccination clinics (maps are available at COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics in Waterloo Region):
- The Boardwalk: 435 The Boardwalk, Medical Centre 2, Waterloo
- Cambridge Pinebush: SmartCentres, 66 Pinebush Road, Cambridge
- Health Sciences Campus Kitchener: 10 Victoria Street South, Kitchener
- Langs Community Health Centre: 1145 Concession Road, Cambridge
- Wellesley: 3710 Nafziger Drive, Unit A, Wellesley
The vaccination clinic that is currently open at Grand River Hospital will close on March 19. Planning is ongoing for other vaccination locations throughout Waterloo Region.
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Media Contact:
Sharon Ord
Acting Vaccine Communications Lead
General Inquiries: publichealth@regionofwaterloo.ca or 519-575-4400