COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Task Force Update

Waterloo Region – The Region of Waterloo COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Task Force is working to ensure a safe, secure, efficient and equitable plan is in place for delivery of the COVID-19 immunization program.

Aligned with Provincial direction, the task force is planning for the arrival and distribution of the vaccine. Details regarding the location and timing are forthcoming pending provincial confirmation.

Due to limited vaccine availability in the initial phase of the vaccination program, the Government of Ontario has identified clear priority populations for vaccination, including staff in long-term care homes and hospitals. The task force is working with local hospitals and will begin reaching out to long-term care homes today to begin preparation. The task force is learning from pilot sites in Ottawa and Toronto and implementing best practices identified.

“I am impressed with the incredible leadership of task force members as they have quickly mobilized to plan for the safe and secure arrival and distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine. I am confident we have the right people around the table, who are also engaging with others in our community, to manage this unprecedented logistical effort,” said WRPS Deputy Chief Shirley Hilton. “The health and safety of this community remains our top priority, as does transparency and communication to the public. We will continue to release information as soon as we are able to.”

More information and regular updates on the work of the task force are available on the Region of Waterloo’s COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Task Force webpage.

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For media information, please contact:

Cherri Greeno, Manager, Corporate Communications and Public Information, WRPS
Email: Cherri.greeno@wrps.on.ca

TJ Flynn, ActingDirector, Corporate Communications, Region of Waterloo
Email: tflynn@regionofwaterloo.ca