More appointments are now available in Chatham for those who are eligible and want get their fourth dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.
Chatham-Kent Public Health announced on Wednesday morning that four days have been added at the clinic at 730 Richmond Street (the former YA building) starting on Monday morning to get the extra shot. The Chatham clinic will now run on Monday from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., Wednesday between 1:30 p.m. and 7:30 p.m., Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., and on Saturday between 9 a.m. and noon.
The province announced earlier on Wednesday that individuals aged 60 and older as well as First Nation, Inuit and Métis individuals and their non-Indigenous household members aged 18 and over can get their fourth dose starting on Thursday. The Ministry of Health said individuals wanting a fourth shot can get it five months after their last vaccination.
The health unit also said the Chatham clinics will also be providing first, second, and third doses for any resident aged 12 and over and first and second doses for those aged five and older.
Those seeking a fourth dose must book an appointment at www.GetYourShotCK.ca or by calling 519-351-1010 but those appointments only start on Monday morning and are not available this week.
Public health officials said walk-ins are welcome for first, second, and third doses and strongly encourage the public to get the third dose as soon as possible if they haven't yet received it.
Residents are also being reminded that COVID-19 vaccines are also available at some local pharmacies.
Anyone with questions regarding their eligibility around any dose is asked to visit COVID-19 Vaccine - CK Public Health (ckphu.com) or call 519-355-1071 (extension 1900) or email covid19@chatham-kent.ca.
Meanwhile, Chatham-Kent Public Health reported one new COVID-19 outbreak on Wednesday and 57 new cases. The new outbreak is at Oaks Retirement Village in Wallaceburg and it has 18 cases. The latest outbreak brings the number of active outbreaks to three with 62 cases in total.
There are seven patients in the hospital being treated primarily for the virus, according to Chatham-Kent Public Health. The Chatham-Kent Health Alliance said six other patients were admitted to the hospital for other illnesses and later tested positive for COVID-19.
