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COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments- 65 and older

Anyone 65 years of age and older can now book their COVID-19 vaccine appointment. Starting today, April 9, people can book appointments at community clinics and participating pharmacy and primary care clinics that offer the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines.
 
There are still vacancies in some clinics in Central Zone for next week and more than 40,000 appointments are being added to clinic locations across the province for the coming weeks. Some AstraZeneca vaccine appointments remain open for people who are 55 to 64 years of age.
 
Appointments for all three vaccines will be released continuously as vaccine supply is confirmed. All Nova Scotians are encouraged to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as they are eligible.
 
COVID-19 vaccination appointments must be made online at https://www.novascotia.ca/vaccination or by phone at 1-833-797-7772.

COVID-19 Update- April 6, 2021

Premier Iain Rankin and Dr. Robert Strang, Nova Scotia’s chief medical officer of health announced April 6th  that the Newfoundland and Labrador border is opening and some other restrictions are being eased effective 8 a.m. Wednesday, April 7.

With this change, all residents of Atlantic Canada can come to Nova Scotia without having to self-isolate upon arrival and without having to complete the Nova Scotia Safe Check-in form.

Malls, retail businesses and fitness facilities can return to operating at 100 per cent of their capacity, with physical distancing.

Sports practices, training and games, and arts and culture rehearsals and performances can have 75 people. While physical distancing and masks are not required for these activities, they are recommended when possible. Spectators continue to be allowed at these events except when they are held at schools.

For the complete news release please see: April 6, 2021-Provincial News Release

COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments for People 55-64

Starting today, April 6, people who are 55 to 64 will be able to book appointments to receive AstraZeneca vaccine at participating physician and pharmacy clinics.
COVID-19 vaccination appointments must be made at https://www.novascotia.ca/vaccination or by calling 1-833-797-7772. More appointments will be added as additional vaccine becomes available.
Additional Resources: COVID-19 vaccine: https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/vaccine

COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments for People 70 and Older

Anyone 70 and older can now book their COVID-19 vaccine appointment.

Starting today, April 1, people can book appointments at community clinics and participating pharmacies across the province. They are offering Moderna or Pfizer vaccine for this age range. The complete list of clinics can be found on the booking site.

Starting Tuesday, April 6, people who are 55 to 64 will be able to book appointments to receive AstraZeneca vaccine at participating physician and pharmacy clinics. This is within the age range recommended by the National Advisory Committee on Immunization. The complete list of clinics will be posted on the booking site on April 6.

All Nova Scotians are encouraged to get vaccinated against COVID-19 as soon as they are eligible. The province's goal continues to be to immunize as many Nova Scotians as quickly as possible, based on age, to reach a high rate of population immunity.

COVID-19 vaccination appointments must be made at https://www.novascotia.ca/vaccination or by calling 1-833-797-7772. Appointments cannot be booked directly through a community clinic, pharmacy or physician. Walk-ins will be turned away.

Additional Resources:
COVID-19 vaccine: https://novascotia.ca/coronavirus/vaccine

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