Chatham-Kent updates vaccine eligibility

CHATHAM-KENT — In keeping with provincial announcements announced on Page 1 of this edition, Chatham-Kent Public Health has updated their COVID vaccine eligibility that came into effect on Tuesday morning.

Residents who received their first dose between February 22 and 28, can now booking their second dose.

Also, anyone 40-plus (born 1981 or earlier) can also book their first vaccine.

Group 2 essential workers who cannot work from home are also eligible. This group includes grocery, food bank and non-clinical pharmacy workers, restaurant, LCBO, wholesalers and general goods, social services, probation and parole officers, transit workers, truck drivers, marine and rail cargo and maintenance, those who work in electricity, those who work in cellular, satellite or internet or public safety, bank staff, oil and petroleum workers and veterinary teams.

A more complete list is available at ckphu.com.

If you fall into one of these groups, regardless of your age, you can go to getyourshotck.ca to book an appointment