Mistissini elders receive first COVID-19 vaccinations in Eeyou Istchee
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On Tuesday, January 5 the first COVID-19 vaccines in Eeyou Istchee were administered in Mistissini. 750 people were vaccinated by Friday afternoon, January 8
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Laura Brien, a resident of the Mistissini Elders' Home, was the first person in Eeyou Istchee to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Mrs Brien received the Moderna vaccine from local hemodialysis nurse April Iserhoff.
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CaptionRichard Shecapio, AED Miyupimaatisiuun and Jason Coonishish, Coordinator of Prehospital Services and Emergency Measures, take delivery of Moderna vaccines at Chibougamau Airport from Nathalie Beaulieu, Head of Northern Operations Centre -
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CaptionRichard Shecapio and Jason Coonishish load a truck with the Moderna vaccine
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CaptionJason Coonishish carries the first shipment of Moderna into Mistissini clinic. -
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Delivery
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CaptionMistissini Chief Thomas Neeposh and Inland Proximity Director Virginia Wabano were among the first to receive COVID-19 vaccination at Mistissini Elders' Home. -
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CaptionEEPF Officer Lorie Giroux receives the Moderna vaccine -
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CaptionBy Friday afternoon, 750 people had been vaccinated
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