The first phase is expected to wrap up for many provinces by the end of March, while the second phase could last into mid-summer. By the second phase, vaccines should become more widely available at more sites, including hospitals and potentially some pharmacies. Hillier said that getting a COVID-19 vaccine during this period should be no harder than getting a shingles or flu shot. WATCH | Rick Hillier on whether the Moderna vaccine works with just one shot:Hillier asks: Can Moderna vaccine work with just one shot? However, a COVID-19 vaccine may be offered to individuals if a risk assessment deems that the benefits outweigh the potential risks.

Source: CBC News December 30, 2020 09:00 UTC