COVID-19 in Indigenous communities: What you need to know – CBC

Jun 02, 2021

484,560 vaccinations have been administered in First Nations and Inuit communities

The number of COVID-19 vaccinations given in First Nations and Inuit communities is steadily increasing, according to the latest data from Indigenous Services Canada.

To date, a total of 484,560 vaccine doses have been administered in 687 First Nations and Inuit communities. The number includes 167,818 second doses. Nunavut will begin vaccinating youth 12-17 starting June 15.

As of May 31, there were 705 active cases of the virus in First Nations. The majority of new infections have been in Manitoba. As of June 1, there were nine active cases in Nunavut, all in Iqaluit.

Read More: https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/indigenous-covid-19-update-1.6048956