Pharmacist Jason Chan Remillard administers COVID-19 vaccine to Jennifer Primmer -- Photo credit to Gov't of Alberta

By Dori Modney/LethbridgeNewsNOW

Alberta reaches one million delivered doses of COVID-19 vaccine

Apr 15, 2021 | 9:01 AM

EDMONTON – It’s seen as a significant milestone for Alberta, as one million doses of various COVID-19 vaccines have officially been delivered by Alberta Health Services, as of Tuesday, April 13.

That means one million Albertans have been innoculated and the vaccine is working to protect them. Every adult in the province is expected to access to a first dose of vaccine by June 30, if not sooner.

Premier Jason Kenney reminds everyone that we are stronger when we all work together.

“This milestone is proof. We would not have reached this milestone without the significant efforts of many Albertans – from those planning logistics to the front-line workers delivering immunizations. Thanks to our province’s rapidly growing capacity to deliver vaccines quickly and safely into the arms of Albertans, as well as a recent boost in the number of vaccines coming in to our province, a safer return to normal is drawing nearer.”

The province’s vaccine rollout has been ramped up, with more than 1,300 pharmacies and 103 immunization sites now administering the vaccine, and the province is on pace to distribute more than 300,000 doses a week.

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More than 1.7 million Albertans are currently eligible for the vaccine. Book your appointment at any participating pharmacy, with the AHS online booking tool, or by calling 811.

Dr. Deena Hinshaw reminds everyone that all approved vaccines are safe and effective and will help prevent serious illness but take two to three weeks after the shot to give protection.

“This pandemic is not over yet. Please continue to follow public health measures, including masking, distancing and staying home when ill until all eligible Albertans can be immunized.”

Two doses are needed for optimal protection against COVID-19.

Albertans who have received their vaccine must continue to follow public health guidelines to protect themselves and those not yet immunized, including physical distancing, practising good hand hygiene, masking when in public and staying home when sick.

Quick facts

• As of April 13, 1,004,123 doses of vaccine have been administered in Alberta.
• As of April 13:
  • 82 per cent of Albertans age 80 and older have received at least one dose of vaccine.
  • 79 per cent of Albertans age 75-79 have received at least one dose of vaccine.
  • 73 per cent of Albertans age 70-74 have received at least one dose of vaccine.
  • 68 per cent of Albertans age 65-69 have received at least one dose of vaccine.
  • 43 per cent of Albertans age 60-64 have received at least one dose of vaccine.
  • 24 per cent of Albertans age 55-59 have received at least one dose of vaccine.
• Anyone eligible in Phase 1, 2A, 2B or 2C of Alberta’s vaccine rollout who hasn’t yet received the vaccine can continue to book their appointment through a participating pharmacy or AHS.