The Grey Bruce Health Unit says the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine has been given to all residents, staff, and essential caregivers (who consented to the vaccine) in all 19 long-term care and seven high-risk retirement homes in Grey Bruce.
Public Health says the first round of vaccine is a significant milestone in preventing transmission of COVID-19 in settings where the risk of complications can be serious.
Those who were first to get their vaccine in January have received their second dose, and the Health Unit anticipates sufficient supply to ensure the second dose for ALL residents, staff and essential caregivers will be received within recommended dosing schedules.
To date 3759 doses of the vaccine have been administered, putting Grey Bruce on schedule to move through the province’s framework for vaccine administration.