October 27, 2021 – St. John’s, NL: Eastern Health advises that it will be offering a mobile COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic for residents living in Conception Bay North on Thursday and Friday, October 28 and 29, 2021. The clinic will be offering first and second doses to eligible residents and may also respond to calls as required at individuals’ homes if time permits.
Thursday’s route stops are indicated below. The van will begin the route at 8:30 a.m. and anyone wanting a COVID-19 vaccine can flag it down. This schedule is flexible and subject to change.
- Shearstown Lion’s Club (main road) from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
- Butlerville Playground in the municipality of Bay Roberts from 10:40 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- E&E Drive-in restaurant in Brigus from 12:15 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
- Church Road in Georgetown in the parking lot across from Tip Stop Grocery from 1:40 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
- Marysvale Hall parking lot from 3:05 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday’s route and stops are indicated below. The van will begin at 9:30 a.m. and anyone wanting a dose can flag down the van. This schedule is flexible and subject to change.
- Western Bay Medical Clinic (main road) from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
- Hogan’s Restaurant parking lot in Northern Bay from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- Quinlan Brothers fish plant in Bay de Verde from 1:30 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Masks will be required while individuals are in the van. Residents in these areas who have questions about the mobile clinic and vaccinations, may call (709) 693-7720.
For more information on COVID-19 vaccine clinics, please visit: easternhealth.ca/covid19/vaccine/covid-clinic-schedule/. Individuals may book appointments throughout the Eastern Health region by visiting www.gov.nl.ca/covid-19/vaccine/gettheshot/ or by calling 1-833-951-3904 (toll-free). Clinics continue to be available for first and second doses for individuals 12 years and older. The public is reminded that they should not schedule an appointment for a vaccine if they are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19. Instead, complete a COVID-19 Assessment by clicking here.
For more information on COVID-19 vaccines, please visit Health Canada or the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador’s vaccine information sheet found at https://www.gov.nl.ca/covid-19/vaccine/files/COVID-19-Vaccine-Information-Sheet-May-3.pdf. Clinic locations throughout the region can be found on Eastern Health’s website at easternhealth.ca/covid19/vaccine/.
For up-to-date information on the COVID-19 pandemic, please visit www.gov.nl.ca/covid-19.
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