Public Notice – June 15, 2021
Labrador-Grenfell Health is advising the public that 10,000 additional COVID-19 vaccines will be available within the region between June 21 and June 30, 2021.
On June 2, the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador released Together Again: Reopening Newfoundland and Labrador. The plan provides an overview of the phased approach that will be taken to reopen the province beginning as early as July. To promote increased uptake of Dose 1 and Dose 2 vaccines before the reopening, Labrador-Grenfell Health is offering 10,000 additional doses across the region.
During this time clinics will be offered at the following locations:
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Labrador West Carol Curling Club |
Happy Valley-Goose Bay HVGB Legion Hospital Atrium |
St. Anthony Lion’s Club |
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Roddickton Bide-Arm White Bay Central Health Centre |
Flower’s Cove Strait of Belle Isle Health Centre |
Labrador South/Straits Community Clinics/Health Centres |
Eligible individuals can book appointments using the following information:
For Dose 1 appointments – Individuals 12 years and older:
- Online self-registration
- Click here to book online!
- Select appointment type “Covid-19 Vaccine Dose 1 (by invitation only)”
- Walk-in appointments
- Please check the LGH COVID-19 Vaccine Portal for walk-in availability.
- Phone
- 1-833-960-3643
For Dose 2 appointments – (for individuals who received dose 1 on or before May 3):
- Online self-registrations
- Click here to book online!
- Select Dose 2 appointment with the “Moderna” vaccine type
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Individuals may avail of Moderna or Pfizer regardless of what they had for first dose. Information on interchangeability is available here.
- Walk-in appointments
- Not currently available for Dose 2 vaccines.
- Phone
- 1-833-960-3643
To learn more about COVID-19 Vaccines, a complete list of priority groups, special considerations, and available locations across the region, please visit www.lghealth.ca/vaccine.
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