Walk-in Wednesday vaccinates more than 33,000 British Columbians from COVID-19 virus

PRINCE GEORGE– Over 33,000 British Columbians showed up at clinics throughout the province and got the COVID-19 vaccine during the first ever Walk-in Wednesday.

“From Vanderhoof to Victoria, from Chilliwack to Creston, we saw thousands of people throughout B.C. drop in for Walk-in Wednesday and do their part to get vaccinated,” said Adrian Dix, Minister of Health. “With nearly 68% of eligible people now fully vaccinated in our province, every dose we administer brings us closer to our goal. The best way to keep us all safe is to get vaccinated.”

The province set aside 20,000 doses for walk-in vaccinations for anyone 12 and older who needed their first dose, or for people eligible for their second dose. More than 80% of those doses were administered, with 8,100 being the first dose of the vaccine.

As of Thursday, Aug. 5, 2021, 81.7% of eligible people 12 and older in B.C. have received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine while 68.4% have received their second dose.