Waterloo Region says an additional 20,000 COVID-19 vaccination appointments will be available this week as a new “Hockey Hub vaccination clinic” opens at Bingemans in Kitchener.
The clinic, which was designed by Grey Bruce Public Health Unit in partnership with Bruce Power, sees clients go to a booth where all of the vaccinations services will come to them.
The region says Bruce Power is to thank for supplying all of the equipment, as well as the personnel and expertise.
“We are excited to partner with Bruce Power and welcome the Hockey Hub model to the Region of Waterloo,” Regional Chair Karen Redman stated.
“We are continuing to provide even more ways for residents in Waterloo Region to get vaccinated and the Hockey Hub model has proven to be an effective, efficient and convenient way to deliver vaccines.”
The region says residents can now begin booking appointments for Thursday and Friday for a second dose of COVID-19 vaccine on its’ website.
Those who still have not gotten their first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine will be accepted as walk-ins.
The region says it will only offer Moderna this week at Bingemans, but it notes that the vaccine is interchangeable with Pfizer.
That said, it has not been approved for those between the ages of 12 and 17 as of yet so that age group will not be able to book appointments.