COVID-19 vaccination drive to take place at Edmonton Islamic centre - Global News

A southwest Edmonton mosque will be offering COVID-19 vaccinations for three days in an effort to remove barriers and address vaccine hesitancy, the provincial government announced Wednesday.

Up to 1,200 Albertans will be able to receive a mRNA vaccine at the Muslim Association of Canada Islamic Centre Rahma Mosque.

Read more: COVID-19: Calgarian hopes vaccine passport technology takes off

“We are thrilled to be working with MAC and this community to help more people get their vaccine,” Health Minister Tyler Shandro said in a news release on Wednesday.

“We are working hard to remove barriers and help all communities access the vaccine.

1:55 COVID-19 vaccine campaign slowdown coming in Canada, experts warn

The clinic will run from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on June 18 and 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. on June 19 and June 20 and will be community led.

Trending Stories

• Coca-Cola takes a $4-billion dive in wake of Cristiano Ronaldo snub

• AstraZeneca’s antibody cocktail failed to prevent COVID-19 symptoms in large trial

“Our faith guides us to be of service and benefit the communities we live in,” Sharaf Sharafeldin, the executive director of the Muslim Association of Canada said.

“Stepping in during times of crisis is of paramount importance. We can only get through this pandemic if we all work together.”

Read more: Vaccine hesitancy: What prevents some Albertans from getting the COVID-19 vaccine?

Anyone interested in receiving their first dose can book online with Alberta Health Services or by calling 811.

View link »

© 2021 Global News, a division of Corus Entertainment Inc.

Adblock test (Why?)

COVID-19 vaccination drive to take place at Edmonton Islamic centre - Global News
Read More