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TMFido and related names & logos are trademarks of Rogers Communications Nouvelles Parc-Extension News Inc., used under licence. ©2021 Fido • 2 Vaccination clinic moved Parc-Extensions only vaccination clinic moved to Outremont MATIAS BRUNET-KIRK A mass-vaccination center set to open in Parc-Extension was unexpectedly moved to a location in neighbouring Outremont on Mar. 19, worrying many about the effect it will have on vaccine accessibility. Originally meant to open last Friday at a loca- tion on Parc Avenue across from the CLSC, the clinic was the only mass-inoculation site in the Parc-Extension neighbourhood. The area is still seeing some of the highest numbers of new cases in the greater Montreal area. The new location is now at the Université de Montréal MIL Campus in Outremont, across the footbridge at Acadie Metro. But this has many people upset that some in Parc-Extension won’t have as easy access to the vaccination site. Parc-Extension has a large population of both low-income seniors and newly-arrived immigrants, whose access to transportation is already limited. Stalled negotiations According to a report by CTV News, the CIUSSS Centre-West said the move was a result of a stall in lease negotiations with the owner of the building on Parc Ave. The initial site was meant to be in a building that is already used by Université de Montréal School of Public Health, but that is not owned by them. “We were unable to reach an agreement with The vaccination site for Parc-Extension is no longer at the CLSC on Parc Ave. PHOTO: MATIAS BRUNET-KIRK-NEWSFIRST the landlord,” told CIUSSS spokesperson Barry Morgan to CTV News. frail to be able to take public transportation,” help seniors get to the vaccination site. to come by and that the online-only booking So far, the vaccination campaign of residents Viel added. process for pharmacies was yet another hurdle had been taking place at the Parc-Extension Pharmacies “It’s not so far away, but it’s pretty far away, for seniors. CLSC. The provincial vaccination campaign is considering their circumstances,” stated Viel. “I would say the pharmacies are a great help,” continuing to run smoothly, with the addition Difficult for some seniors said Viel but cautioned that “for the elderly, it’s Little alternatives this week of all people ages 60 and up on the But many are worried that this administra- not the best.” This sudden switch of locations has, therefore, island on Montreal now eligible to book their tive decision will make it more difficult to get forced community organizations to pick up the vaccine appointment. Nearly 1 million doses to vaccination locations for certain residents, slack, said Viel. Although this mass-vaccination site was So far, approximately 966,566 first doses have especially for seniors. “I think it’s it’s going to put a lot of extra work recently moved, Parc-Extension residents can been administered across the province, account- Vanessa Viel is the Client Support Lead at the on those who are handling the transportation still make an appointment in one of the many ing for approximately 11.5% of the population. Sarker Hope Foundation, a group that offers of the elderly,” stated Viel, highlighting the fact participating pharmacies in the area. Over 350 In Montreal, the number of administered doses services like transportation to disadvantaged that their resources at her organization were pharmacies have agreed to help with the vaccin- is currently at 319,916 people. All COVID-19 residents. She works closely with seniors in already strained. ation campaign in Montreal. vaccines are free of charge to anyone who wants the area. “We had several of our drivers test positive Nonetheless, with only 36,000 doses delivered one, given they are currently eligible. “I think it’s going to be really, really tricky,” for COVID-19,” said Viel, adding that to keep in some cases, many of these pharmacies will The provincial government wants to have said Viel, explaining that “a lot of seniors do people safe they had to reduce their transpor- only receive about 100 doses per branch. This all people who are in at-risk segments of the not have means of transportation.” tation operations. has caused some difficulty in making appoint- population to be vaccinated by mid-April. They Although the new clinic is only about a Even before that, the organization was already ments, as many pharmacies are already fully also hope to be able to vaccinate all Quebecers 26 mars, 2021 / March 26, • 20-minute walk, it is in a new and unfamiliar getting a large volume of calls and Viel now booked. who want a dose by Fête Nationale, on Jun. 24. neighbourhood for many. “A lot of them are too worries this may further limit their capacity to Viel also stated these appointments were hard $ 207ea Fast Delivery! RETRACTABLE BANNERS Nouvelles Parc-Extension News Volume pricing The lightweight pull up banner comes with a lightweight swivel foot unit, available 3 piece interlocking pole, carrying bag and a 1 sided 33”x79” vinyl banner installed. Taxes extra. Prices are for PDF files. Format based on specifications. Graphic design not included but very affordable. Minimum order $100. Delivery charges may apply. Communications - Promotions - Marketing Place your order today ! 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Guzmas 62%, 72% or 76% after the first dose? You have heard that several broker” in world affairs that can’t get its phone calls returned by foreign [email protected] countries have stopped using it because of blood clot formation in leaders.” We can not properly equip our military, (WW2 revolvers that some vaccinated.