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In pictures: 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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Arrival
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Richard 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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Richard Shecapio and Jason Coonishish load a truck with the Moderna vaccine
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Jason Coonishish carries the first shipment of Moderna into Mistissini clinic.
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Richard Shecapio and Jason Coonishish deliver vaccines to Martin Nyles, Head of Current Services, Mistissini CMC.
Delivery
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Mistissini 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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EEPF Officer Lorie Giroux receives the Moderna vaccine
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By Friday afternoon, January 8, 750 people had been vaccinated
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In Eeyou Istchee, the Moderna vaccine campaign to fight COVID-19 starts the weekend of January 16. Get answers to questions you may have about the vaccine
