MLHU keeping vaccine sites on hold as Omicron threat rises
CTV
The Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) says it is keeping “facilities on hold” should the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus spike demand for vaccines.
The Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) says it is keeping “facilities on hold” should the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus spike demand for vaccines.
Tracey Gordon, the senior manager of the COVID-19 vaccination clinic says the move is in response to a three-part wave of potential need.
She made her comments in an interview with CTV London, following a tour of the Western Fair Agri-Plex mass vaccination site. It is modified to accommodate children.
Currently, the MLHU is vaccinating children between five and 11 years of age, while also ramping up to give booster shots to adults over 50 starting Dec. 13.
Now, vaccination clinic staff are coping with the additional uncertainly of the Omicron variant of the COVID-19 virus.
MLHU acting medical officer of health Dr. Alex Summers said this week he believes Omicron will find its way to southwestern Ontario.
Gordon says her staff is preparing to react if needed.
