The Nunatsiavut Government released yesterday the data on the number of residents in each Labrador Inuit community, 18 years of age and older, that received the COVID-19 Moderna vaccine during the first round of inoculations carried out from January 11 to January 16, 2021.
Here are the number of residents 18 years and older who received the vaccines in the 5 Nunatsiavut communities.
In the community of Makkovik they have a population of 221 people and 163 individuals had their first dose of the vaccine, 73.8%. In Hopedale the population is 453 and 314 had their first dose, 69.3%.
In Nain the population is 775 and 514 individuals had their first dose. 66.3%.
In Rigolet the population is 221 and 197 had their first dose of the vaccine, 89.1%.
And in Postville their population is 147 and 100 individuals had their first dose. 68.0%.
The Moderna vaccine requires two doses to be effective; following is the tentative schedule for the administration of the second dose is as follows:
On February 8, 2021 Makkovik will be getting their second dose of the vaccine.
The community of Rigolet will be getting their second dose on February 9, in Postville and Hopedale they will receive their second dose on February 10, in Hopedale they will receive theirs on February 11, and in Nain the second dose will be held on February 12-13, 2021.
The Nunatsiavut Government continues to work with all relevant authorities to deliver the vaccine as quickly as possible in a safe and efficient manner to all residents within Nunatsiavut.
Evidence suggests the Moderna vaccine is more than 94 per cent effective, while it is not mandatory for people to receive the vaccine, the NG is strongly urging all residents to do so when its is available.
Those who are interested in being vaccinated that did not receive the first does are asked to contact the public health office in their respective communities.