Starting March 1, residents in Hay River, Inuvik, and Yellowknife can make an appointment to receive their first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine if they are essential frontline workers who are unable to work virtually.
This list includes people over the age of 18 who work in:
- Schools;
- Day homes and day cares;
- Hotels;
- Grocery stores;
- Drugstores;
- Banks;
- Libraries;
- Postal service workers;
- Liquor stores;
- Gas stations and convenience stores;
- Customer service agents at airports; and
- Reporters and camera crews
All other priority populations can also still sign up to get the vaccine if they have not already.
Bookings are also available March 8 to 13 for people who are eligible for their first dose or who received their first dose more than 28 days ago and are now eligible for their second dose.