Kenney to join Dr. Hinshaw to outline plans for COVID-19 vaccine

EDMONTON (660 NEWS) – Premier Jason Kenney will outline plans to roll out the vaccine in Alberta during the next COVID-19 update.

Kenney is expected to announce details such as how the government will ensure there’s enough freezer space to store the vaccines.

Alberta Health anticipates it will receive around 685,000 of the initial doses from Pfizer.

The federal government is also working on its plans to roll out the vaccine as the UK recently-approved the Pfizer vaccine.

A total of four companies have sent their vaccines for approval to Health Canada, anticipating them to be ready for many Canadians early next year.

The premier and Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Deena Hinshaw are scheduled to speak at 3:30 Wednesday afternoon.

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