COVID-19 vaccine booking eligibility is being expanded.Starting on March 15 at 8 a.m., the Saskatchewan Health Authority Patient Booking System will now include individuals 70 years of age and older provincially.
People meeting this criteria can book their appointment online 24/7 using their health card atwww.saskatchewan.ca/covid19-vaccine; or call 1-833-SASKVAX (1-833-727-5829) between the hours of 8 a.m. and 11 p.m.
On Monday, March 15, Regina will open a drive-through immunization clinic to vaccinate ONLY those aged 64 years of age (with a birthdate between March 16, 1956 and March 15, 1957) with the AstroZeneca vaccine. There will be security checkpoints on site to validate ages via proper identification.
The drive-through site will be open from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and will be on a first-come, first-served basis. You cannot pre-book an appointment for the drive-thru clinics.
The clinic will be located at the Regina Exhibition Association Ltd. (REAL) grounds. Enter the grounds from the Lewvan Drive and 11th Avenue entrance and follow the green lines to get your vaccine.
The site will open up to additional ages (in reverse order from oldest to youngest) in the days that follow.
Health officials are currently working on expanding availability to the AstraZeneca vaccine to a wider age range in the Regina area. Additional details will be announced in the coming days
Here are a few things to keep in mind before you attend this drive-through clinic.
·Drive-through immunization is available to anyone who meets current vaccine eligibility;
·You will be turned away from the clinic if you are not yet eligible;
·Drive-through vaccines appointments cannot be pre-booked. They are first-come, first-served only;
·A valid health card and/or identification will be requested for each person getting the vaccine.
·The drive-through immunization sites will be first come, first served to those that meet current vaccine eligibility. It is likely you will encounter some wait times.
·Bring your health card and cell phone (if you have one).
·Wear a short-sleeved shirt.
·Bring a mask with you. You will be required to wear a mask at all times.
·You will be asked to clean your hands upon entrance.
·It is important to maintain a physical distance of at least two metres (six feet) from others - except those you live with.
·Expect to stay 15 minutes after your vaccine.
