Local MPP Jim McDonell speaks to United Counties of SD&G council on Wednesday, April 22, 2021. McDonell is not concerned with the limited number of AstraZeneca drug store locations compared to our neighbours, suggesting that people prefer waiting to get the Pfizer dose. (YouTube/SD&G via Newswatch Group)
SD&G – Local MPP Jim McDonell is downplaying politicians’ concerns about the small number of pharmacy locations in SD&G for the AstraZeneca vaccine suggesting people don’t really want it.
During a SD&G county council meeting Wednesday night, McDonell faced questions from the councillors who have been hearing from upset constituents.
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Here s CBC Ottawa s latest roundup of key updates during the coronavirus pandemic.
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A man wearing a mask walks through downtown Ottawa in April 2021 during the COVID-19 pandemic s third wave.(Mathieu Theriault/Radio-Canada) comments
Recent developments:
Ottawa reported 370 COVID-19 cases on Sunday, the single-highest one day total of the pandemic so far.
Dozens more Ottawa pharmacies will be able to offer the AstraZeneca-Oxford
vaccine this week, according to the provincial government.
Local paramedics are taking part in research to determine if they re being adequately protected against COVID-19.
What s the latest?