People deemed clinically extremely vulnerable are now able to book a COVID-19 vaccination, according to Newfoundland and Labrador's health authorities. (Patrick Butler/Radio-Canada)Health authorities across Newfoundland and Labrador have opened COVID-19 vaccination appointments to people deemed clinically extremely vulnerable to the virus. According to a news release issued Friday by Eastern Health, people who are deemed to be extremely vulnerable and are over the age of 16 can now book an appointment online using their health authority's online booking portal. Those trying to book an appointment must fit the criteria listed on the province's COVID-19 website, and select 'I am clinically extremely vulnerable' when prompted. Appointments are also open in the Central Health, Western Health and Labrador-Grenfell Health regions.

Source: CBC News April 24, 2021 14:21 UTC