Posted: Apr 11, 2021 4:00 AM ET | Last Updated: April 12
Shannon Akester, a teacher in Surrey, B.C., receives a dose of COVID-19 vaccine at the Surrey North vaccination clinic on March 24. Canadian educators in some regions are joining the priority groups eligible for shots, offering lessons for bringing this immunization drive to all school staffers.(Fraser Health)
Posted: Apr 07, 2021 2:12 PM ET | Last Updated: April 7
Christine Somerville, 52, is a custodian for District School Board of Niagara. Staff at Niagara schools can get vaccinated for COVID-19 starting Saturday.(Supplied by Christine Somerville)
Christine Somerville couldn t help but celebrate when she found out she and other Niagara school employees will be able to get the COVID-19 vaccinate as soon as Saturday. I feel fabulous, the 52-year-old custodian said on Tuesday. I was doing a happy dance around my home today.
Niagara s COVID-19 vaccination task force said Tuesday that it will give shots to elementary and secondary school workers. The team cited risk factors that include the disruption of in-person learning, and the need to continue programs such as school meals to mental health supports.