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Pharmacy chains say they are ready and willing to help get COVID-19 vaccines into people’s arms, and could ramp up in as little as 48 to 72 hours if necessary.
But retailers are awaiting more details from governments on their role, saying more preparation time and clear guidance would make the rollout go more smoothly.
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Despite Premier Brian Pallister touting his government s COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan, Manitoba has been one of the slowest jurisdictions in Canada to get jabs into the arms of its residents.
Despite Premier Brian Pallister touting his government s COVID-19 vaccine rollout plan, Manitoba has been one of the slowest jurisdictions in Canada to get jabs into the arms of its residents.
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Manitoba s first doses of the COVID-19 vaccine. THE CANADIAN PRESS/John Woods
While everyone expects the program to ramp up quickly, the current vaccination pace means it would take until June 2024 to get all 1,068,553 adults in Manitoba immunized.
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