All hands on deck for massive vaccination and testing

Fire district personnel, health clinic staff and a squad of volunteers successfully mounted the largest Covid-19 testing and vaccination campaign on Sunday, November 14 as the return of Canadian visitors to the Point created unprecedented demand for the service.

There were 263 individuals tested during the morning session, far more than the previous high of 170, according to fire chief Christopher Carleton. Typically, there are 70-100 people tested per day. Two individuals tested positive, the first positive results since September. A family of two, they are now isolating at home.

The district tests twice a week, Wednesdays and Sundays from 9 to 11 a.m.

The afternoon was even busier as cars lined up for vaccinations. The district used four bays at a time for cars to pull into, get jabbed and leave. Although no final count is yet available, it appears that over 270 individuals received either a regular or booster vaccination. Regardless of nationality or place of regular residence, the vaccinations were free of charge.

A kids clinic held on Friday, November 12 resulted in nine children being vaccinated against Covid-19.

There will be another vaccination clinic held on Sunday, November 21 at 1 p.m. Those wishing to receive a shot must email  chief@wcfd5.com in advance to be placed on the list.