Feds say Canada poised to ‘ramp up’ second COVID-19 doses starting in June – CTV
May 25, 2021
OTTAWA — With more than half of Canadians now at least partially vaccinated against COVID-19 and bookings opening for all who are eligible, the federal government says the country will be well-placed to start “moving forward on second doses” in June.
While Canada is now sitting third among G20 countries when it comes to doses administered per capita, the country still trails behind when it comes to the number of eligible citizens who are fully vaccinated. This is a result of governments opting to take the advice of the National Advisory Committee on Immunization to delay second shots by up to 16 weeks, to more widely spread what in early 2021 was a limited supply of vaccines.
On Tuesday, facing continued questions about the state and timing of Canada’s mass vaccination effort, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said he remains “absolutely confident” that every person who is eligible and willing to be vaccinated will be, by the end of September.
