The province announced another COVID-19 vaccine eligibility expansion on Wednesday, April 28, 2021.
Adults over the age of 18 who live or work in specified jobs in the Point Douglas North and Downtown West in Winnipeg and the Downtown area of Brandon can now book appointments to be immunized. The province had previously announced Winnipeg’s Seven Oaks West, Downtown East, Point Douglas South and Inkster East communities are also under the same guidelines. As well, All adults who live or work (in any role) in the Northern Regional Health Authority, as well as Churchill, are eligible.
As of today anyone booking a vaccine appointment by phone will be able to get access to service in more than 100 languages. They will also be able to book the services of a professional interpreter for their appointment at a super site.
“Being able to access care in your preferred language helps people better understand the information they’re being provided and makes the experience more comfortable, equitable and accessible,” said Health and Seniors Care Heather Stefanson. “We believe this expansion to the services we offer will encourage more Manitobans to make their appointments and get the vaccine sooner.”
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