Premier Doug Ford enlists former head of the Canadian Armed Forces to oversee COVID-19 vaccine distribution in the province - News Summed Up

Premier Doug Ford enlists former head of the Canadian Armed Forces to oversee COVID-19 vaccine distribution in the province


The former head of the Canadian military will lead Ontario’s charge to distribute the COVID-19 vaccine, the Star has learned. Each vaccine requires two shots, meaning Ontario’s initial allotment of 2.4 million doses will be dispensed to 1.2 million people in a province with a population of 14.5 million. Beyond those 40 million doses, Ottawa also has contracts for potential vaccines from five other pharmaceutical companies. Overall, there is now freezer capacity for 33.5 million doses in Canada. Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading... Loading...Hillier led the consultation to select the design, which boasts a zigzagging bronze ribbon to symbolize the mountainous terrain in Afghanistan.


Source: thestar November 23, 2020 12:00 UTC



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