Nunavut has started offering COVID-19 vaccine boosters to residents who are ages 12 and older.
People who want the third shot must have received their second dose of vaccine at least six months ago.
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The territory’s chief public health officer, Dr. Michael Patterson, says the booster will help increase people’s immunity to COVID-19.
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There are currently no active cases of COVID-19 in Nunavut.
However, masks are mandatory across the territory.
Residents need to call their local health centre to book their shot.
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