The District has received its first shipment of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Vanderhoof held its first vaccination clinics for long-term residents and staff at Stuart Nechako Manor Friday, Jan. 22, Northern Health stated in a press release.
Sara Guenther, 102-years-old next month, was the first resident in Vanderhoof to receive the COVID vaccine, and the dose was administered by Kimberly Osip, a primary care nurse at the long-term care home.
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Additional immunization clinics will be held early next week, and the list will include assisted living residents, staff and physicians, the health agency said.
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Aman Parhar
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