From April 12, Albertans aged 70 and over, First Nations, Métis and Inuit aged 65 and over, as well as all seniors in centralized care can receive a fourth dose, the county said. “Vaccines provide effective protection against severe effects from both BA.2 and BA.1 and a fourth dose for those at highest risk will further enhance protection,” the province said in a statement. Alberta is also expanding its suitability for Paxlovid, the antiviral drug used to treat COVID-19. From Wednesday, First Nations, Métis and Inuit people aged 45 and over who have not been vaccinated or have only one dose and people in long-term care and defined supportive living environments can receive treatment. The province has given more than 8.6 million doses of vaccine. To make an appointment for the vaccine, click here. On Wednesday, Alberta reported more than 5,000 new COVID-19 cases, 30 deaths and a slight increase in hospitalizations over the past seven days.
