Public Notice – March 9, 2021
Labrador-Grenfell Health is advising the public that the implementation of the COVID-19 vaccine program will continue with elderly persons across the region. The COVID-19 vaccine will be available to individuals 70 years of age or older in communities throughout Labrador Central, Labrador West and the Northern Peninsula beginning March 15, 2021. The vaccine will be administered by the public health vaccination teams on location.
To Book an Appointment
Beginning March 9 at 12:00 p.m. and ending March 16 at 4:00 p.m., individuals can book via:
- Online self-registration
Health Myself (https://portal.healthmyself.net/nllabradorgrenfellhealth/guest/#/75Q/book)
Authorization Code – LGHCOV19
- Telephone
Please call your local Public Health office (see contacts below)
Please note that individuals must book an appointment even if they have pre-registered.
Do not book an appointment if you do not meet the criteria of 70 years of age and older.
Schedule
Monday, March 15 to Friday, March 19
HVGB Legion (709) 897-2331 |
Labrador West Health Centre (709) 285-8321 |
Lion’s Club (709) 454-0367 |
Straight of Belle Isle Health Centre (709) 456-2401 |
White Bay Central Health Centre (709) 457-2215 |
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Labrador-Grenfell Health is following provincial and national guidance on COVID-19 vaccination for priority populations. More information regarding continued implementation will be shared in the coming weeks.
While waiting for your opportunity for vaccination, and after vaccination, it is important for everyone to continue to follow public health guidance to protect yourself, your loved ones, and your communities.
This includes:
- Wearing a mask and keeping 2 metres distance;
- Washing your hands frequently;
- Respecting public health guidance on gatherings, travel and quarantine.
- Staying home and calling 8-11 if you feel sick;
Labrador-Grenfell Health will continue to communicate as additional vaccine information becomes available.
Please check our website at www.lghealth.ca/vaccine to stay up-to-date.
For more information on COVID-19 vaccines, please visit Health Canada. For up-to-date information around the COVID-19 pandemic, please visit www.gov.nl.ca/covid-19.
Media Contact:
Amanda MacNeil
Regional Director of Communications, Labrador-Grenfell Health