Another Vax Milestone in Niagara

Thursday, 8 July 2021 07:36

By Tami Jeanneret

Half a million doses and climbing

Niagara Public Health reporting it has administered over 500,000 doses to residents.

Here is the breakdown:

First doses
66.8% of all Niagara residents
74.6% of Niagara residents 12+
76.3% of Niagara residents 18+

Second doses
37.7% of all Niagara residents
42.1% of Niagara residents 12+
45.0% of Niagara residents 18+

Meantime, Health Minister Christine Elliot has a media conference set for today where she will provide an update on the province's vaccine efforts.

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