First COVID-19 Vaccinations In Cape Breton Taking Place Today

by Bobby NockJanuary 11, 2021January 11, 2021

Licensed Practical Nurse Darlene White was the first person in Cape Breton to get a COVID-19 vaccine today.

White is with the COVID unit at the Regional Hospital in Sydney.

The Hospital got 1,950 doses of the vaccine last week and is holding a vaccination clinic today.

Chief medical officer of health Dr. Robert Strang says health care workers and some long-term care workers are getting vaccinated at the Regional today.

The target groups in phase 1 of the province’s vaccination plan include healthcare workers, people 75 and older, and workers and residents in long-term care.

Bobby Nock

Bobby grew up in Whycocomagh before moving to Halifax to attend university where he earned a Bachelor of Arts and a Bachelor of Journalism degree. After university, Bobby moved back to Cape Breton where he began working as a freelance journalist and has done work for both print media and as a broadcast journalist. As the News Director, Bobby Nock will get your day started by bringing you information that helps connect you to the community with all the latest in local news.

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