Alberta vaccination program enters phase 2A on Monday

CALGARY (660 NEWS) − The province of Alberta is expanding its COVID-19 vaccine rollout beginning Monday.

Albertans born from 1957 to 1961, and all First Nations, Métis and Inuit people born from 1972 to 1976 are eligible to schedule an appointment.

Alberta is also preparing to open bookings for phase 2A which includes 437,000 people aged 65 to 74.

The province will initially limit bookings through AHS on Monday, starting with all seniors born in 1947 and First Nations, Métis, or Inuit people born in 1962 or earlier no matter where they live.

These groups will be able to book online or by calling 811.

All Albertans born between 1947 and 1956 will be able to book at several pharmacies across the province on Mar. 15.

First Nations, Métis, and Inuit people born in 1971 or earlier and living off-reserve or settlement can also book an appointment at any participating pharmacy.

Phase 2A of the provinces vaccination plan also includes staff and residents of licensed seniors supportive living facilities who haven’t received the vaccine yet.

AHS will contact these facilities directly to arrange immunization.