(Canadian Press)

By David Opinko

In three hours, 10K eligible Albertans booked COVID vaccine appointments

Mar 10, 2021 | 2:55 PM

LETHBRIDGE, AB – Similar to what we saw when the first group of seniors became eligible for COVID-19 vaccines, a large number of Albertans took to the AHS website and Health Link phone lines Wednesday morning.

At 8:00 am, two groups of people were able to book appointments – all Albertans born in 1957 and all First Nations, Metis, and Inuit born in 1972.

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Just three hours later, Alberta Health Services (AHS) says 10,000 people reserved their spots for the Covishield/AstraZeneca vaccine.

Pending the arrivals of more doses, Albertans born in 1958-1971 will have the chance to book an appointment in the coming days.

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For those who choose not to receive the AstraZeneca vaccine, people in this group will likely be able to get vaccinated through the other suppliers sometime in May.

COVID-19 vaccine appointments can be booked through the AHS online booking tool or by phoning Health Link at 811.