Waterloo Public Health provides update on COVID-19 vaccination plan The region says that the move to 16 weeks between shots will allow more people to be protected from the virus in a quicker time frame.“We’re pleased that this change in Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccination program will result in more residents of Waterloo Region receiving their first dose protection as quickly as possible,” medical officer of health Dr.
Hsiu-Li Wang stated.“As per provincial direction, residents of long-term care homes and retirement homes who are at greatest risk of exposure to COVID-19 and serious illness will continue to receive their second dose at the interval recommended by the vaccine manufacturer.”It says that starting immediately, all residents will.