More than 8,000 Nova Scotians can reschedule to receive 2nd dose of vaccine earlier

Nova Scotians who received their first dose of COVID-19 vaccine between March 11 and 21 and who are scheduled to receive their second dose between June 24 and July 3 can now reschedule their appointments for earlier dates, announced the province.

In a release Thursday, Nova Scotia said that a notice to reschedule will be sent by email to the account provided at the time of booking.

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About 8,600 Nova Scotians received their first dose between March 11 and 21, and can now select a new date and time at any clinic across the province that is open for booking.

“Anyone who did not provide an email must call the toll-free line at 1-833-797-7772 to reschedule or to request an email address be added,” the province said.

Notices will continue to be sent over the following weeks as vaccine supply is received.

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