Chief public health officer, Dr.
Premier
"Just because someone claims it is harmful does not make it true. Please listen to the health officials rather than people whose opinions aren't accurate," Savikataaq said Tuesday.
"It is our absolute best defence in fighting COVID-19. And it is very, very important that as many adults as possible get vaccinated."
Patterson said about 60 per cent of
Health Minister
"Not that long ago we had square dance competitions, community feasts ... where everyone old and young got together and enjoyed each other's company," Kusugak said.
He also spoke out against vaccine hesitancy circulating on social media.
"Even if you don't believe in it, you should get it for those that you are going to be close to and that you could pass it on to. I encourage you to choose to take the vaccine."
With 25 fly-in only communities spread across three time zones, the vaccine is being delivered to three or four communities at a time.
Communitywide vaccination clinics are being held this week in
Patterson said the territory has received about 6,000 doses and expects another 6,000 to arrive later this week.
Starting next week in
Patterson would not say which communities are to get the vaccine next, but an announcement is to be made in the coming days.
Savikataaq also revealed Tuesday that 20 senior government officials travelled to
“I have made it clear that non-essential travel is not recommended during COVID-19, especially with the high number of cases during this second wave.”
The premier said
“While the (government of
There were no active cases of COVID-19 in
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