The Provincial Government has put together a vaccine logistic team in anticipation for the roll-out of COVID-19 as early as this month.
The man in charge of logistics for the distribution of the Pfizer vaccine across the country Canadian Forces Major–General Danny Fortin has informed the provinces and territories to be ready to accept the vaccines by Monday, December 14.
Premier Andrew Furey made the announcement last Friday that the provinces vaccine logistics team will be made up of government officials including Health Minister, John Haggie and Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Janice Fitzgerald.
He says the military is the key player and the effort will be led by Commander David Botting and Minister responsible for Labrador Affairs and Indigenous Affairs, Lisa Dempster. Premier Furey says they will be ready to start administering the vaccine to the provinces most vulnerable as soon as it becomes available.