Apr 19, 2021
Educators, front-line workers among 850 immunized with shots from First Nation last week, chief says
In Thompson, Man., almost every teacher is now at least partially vaccinated against COVID-19 after a nearby First Nation shared hundreds of extra doses with people outside the community last week.
Educators and front-line workers, including police officers, were among those surprised with a chance to get immunized when Pimicikamak, also known as Cross Lake Cree Nation, ran a four-day vaccine clinic to dole out a stockpile of extra doses, Chief David Monias said.
By the time the clinic wrapped on Saturday, 850 people had been vaccinated — including 180 teachers.