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By Connor Gunn

70% of eligible Albertans are fully vaccinated

Sep 2, 2021 | 2:20 PM

EDMONTON, AB – The province has announced that more than 2.6 million Albertans are now fully immunized against COVID-19 after receiving two vaccine doses.

70 per cent have received both doses with 78.2 per cent of eligible Albertans have received at least one dose.

Premier Jason Kenney says he encourages all Albertans to get vaccinated for more protection from COVID.

“The best way to protect all Albertans from COVID-19 is to get vaccinated. It is up to each and every one of us to do all we can to prevent the spread of this virus. Getting vaccinated with two doses is not only the right thing to do, but it protects the people, livelihoods, and communities we care about.”

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“Bookings for first and second doses are available provincewide. Albertans can book appointments by visiting alberta.ca/vaccine. First-dose walk-in clinics are available at multiple locations.

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