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Saint John, NB, Canada / The Wave
Mar 13, 2021 2:05 PM
The recent update to New Brunswick’s plan for rolling out the COVID-19 vaccines brought a great deal of satisfaction for Cecile Cassista.
The Executive Director of the Coalition for Seniors and Nursing Home Residents’ Rights had previously voiced concerns about a vaccination plan that prioritized younger New Brunswickers.
However, with a revision that now places individuals aged 60-69 ahead of those between the age of 16 and 24, Cassista is pleased to know her issues are being heard.
“This is a prime example of the government listening to the people and addressing the issues of concern,” said Cassista.
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HALIFAX Flags were flying at half-staff Thursday in Fredericton, as Canadians from coast-to-coast mark a national day of observance to commemorate those who have died from COVID-19, exactly one year after the virus was declared a pandemic. The past year has been and continues to be challenging for Maritimers especially those in long-term care and their families. We just had a recent outbreak in Edmundston and that just put the fear of God into a lot of people, said Cecile Cassista, Executive Director of the Coalition for Seniors and Nursing Home Residents Rights in Riverview, N.B.