Regina’s AstraZeneca COVID-19 immunization drive-thru clinic is now open to everyone aged 60 to 69 as of Friday morning, the Saskatchewan Health Authority (SHA) said in a statement.
“The SHA has decided to further expand eligibility for this clinic to align with adopting the national guidelines for those over 65 years of age to receive the AstraZeneca vaccine,” said the statement.
“This will help ensure that immunization availability is being maximized in Saskatchewan.”
The drive-thru clinic is located on the Regina Exhibition Association Ltd. (REAL) grounds.
The drive-thru is open 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. and vaccinations are administered on a first-come, first-served basis.
Information about wait times is updated hourly can be found on the SHA’s website.
Only those aged 60 to 69 on their date of immunization are eligible to receive their vaccination shot.
To enter the drive-thru, individuals must enter the grounds through the Lewvan and 11th Avenue entrance and follow the green signs for the immunization drive-thru clinic.