The province of Manitoba is including more people in its vaccine priority list. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Two CBC News articles, written by Bryce Hoye<\/a> and Erin Brohman<\/a> say people with Down syndrome, other disabilities, and those with various neurological conditions are on a new two-level priority list to get a vaccine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The first list includes: <\/p>\n\n\n\n People with diabetes, various neurological conditions, HIV, autoimmune disorders, and some pregnant woman are on the second priority list, according to the province. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The province says the people who meet these criteria should seek out the AstraZeneca\/Covashield vaccine that is being distributed to and administered by over 200 pharmacists or physicians at various health clinics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dr. Joss Reimer, the medial lead and spokesperson for the province’s COVID-19 vaccine task force, says those who have already received shots of the Pfizer\/BioNTech and Moderna vaccines should stick with those vaccines for their second shot even if they qualify for the AstraZeneca\/Covashield vaccine. <\/p>\n\n\n\n More information on the vaccines currently available, eligibility criteria, and the location of where vaccines are available can be found on the province’s COVID-19 Vaccine page. <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n