The Southwestern Public Health Unit announced Tuesday that it will close all mass COVID-19 vaccination clinics next month after nearly two years of operation.
The health unit is slated to open its doors to two vaccine clinics in March 2021 — one in St. Thomas, Ontario, and another in Woodstock — with a third clinic in Tillsonburg soon after.
The remaining clinics in St. Thomas and Woodstock will close as of February 17.
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At its peak, the health unit said more than 2,500 people per day were receiving vaccinations. As of the end of this month, more than 480,000 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine have been cumulatively administered to more than 209,000 individuals.
Officials said the clinics are now closing because “demand can be met in terms of regular operations staffed by the vaccine preventable disease team of the health unit.”
As of February 17, program manager Jaime Fletcher, who will oversee the clinic’s opening in 2021, said the health unit is offering “walk-in, or appointment-based COVID-19 vaccinations” five days a week. Dedicated Clinic.
“It took the commitment of hundreds of staff, dozens of volunteers and myriad partners to get these clinics up and running for nearly two years,” Fletcher said.
“In addition, thousands of community members have supported the benefits of vaccination, sharing our information on social media, providing rides to those in need, and encouraging friends and families to get vaccinated.
“This milestone is shared by all of you.”
This is how the news of the closure of the clinic comes London area completes three years of its first positive COVID-19 case Which was recorded on January 31, 2020 at Forrest City.
Members of the community who wish to receive the vaccination even after the closing date can book an appointment here ontario.ca,
A toll-free number 1-833-943-3900 is also available for booking assistance.
For more information about COVID-19 and vaccinations, visit Southwestern Public Health Unit website,
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