COVID-19 immunizations for the elderly 75 years and older across Labrador-Grenfell Health region temporarily postponed

Public Notice – January 30, 2021

Following recent announcements concerning nationwide decreases in Moderna COVID-19 vaccine supply, Labrador-Grenfell Health regrets to note that we will need to postpone vaccination for those 75 years and older. This had originally been scheduled to begin the week of February 8th and will be rescheduled as soon as vaccine supply allows.

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