The province announced Tuesday that it will begin providing the vaccine to those living in long-term care and to those who are clinically extremely vulnerable. “Our goal is to provide this extra boost to increase antibodies and also boost immunity to protect against serious disease and death,” Henry said. “People will receive their invitation next week.”

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The priority list will also include Native British Colombians aged 55 and over. Trending Stories

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The story goes on under the ad Invitations for booking a booster vaccine will be provided through the province’s ongoing vaccination program. The National Immunization Advisory Committee said Tuesday that Canada should prepare for the “rapid development” of a second COVID-19 memorial program in the coming weeks, prioritizing adults 80 and older and residents of long-term care or other gatherings. No guidance has been given as to when a fourth COVID vaccine should be offered to people under the age of 70 living in the community.

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There has been a recent increase in COVID-19 hospitalizations in BC for people aged 80 and over. From January 2022 to March 2022, hospitalizations for the unvaccinated were 400 per 100,000 people. The vaccination rate for those with three doses was 160 per 100 thousand and three doses were about 60 per 100 thousand population. © 2022 Global News, part of Corus Entertainment Inc.