The Pines long-term care facility. Mary George (seated front and center) received the first Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine. Photo courtesy Northern Health

By CKPG Today

Vaccine arrives

COVID-19 vaccine arrives in Burns Lake

Jan 13, 2021 | 12:28 PM

BURNS LAKE — Good news for Burns Lake and area.

Northern Health confirming that the COVID-19 vaccine has arrived at the Pines long-term care facility and the first doses have been administered.

The health authority says the first immunizations are based on the phase one priority groups of B.C.’s vaccination strategy (developed based on recommendations from the National Advisory Committee on Immunization), and is focused on protecting those most vulnerable to severe illness first and First Nations communities.

Northern Health says those in the area who are eligible for immunization will be contacted directly to have an appointment booked.

Phone operators will be calling those eligible starting later this week. Eligible residents will be contacted based on the information currently registered with Northern Health and/or their Primary Care Provider.

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