Vancouver IslandB次元官网网址檚 slowest-to-vaccinate community is about to get a shot in the arm.

A vaccine clinic is coming to the Cowichan Lake Sports Arena starting on Wednesday, June 23, and will continue for several days, says Island Health, including Saturday, June 26.

As of late May, Cowichan Valley West, which includes Lake Cowichan, Youbou, Honeymoon Bay and Mesachie Lake, was the only area on Vancouver Island with less than 60 per cent of adults having had at least one dose of a COVID vaccine. Lake Cowichan Mayor Bob Day attributed that to a lack of resources in the immediate community, and he is thrilled to see a clinic coming to town.

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ItB次元官网网址檚 also perfect timing, with tourism season right around the corner. Last summer was Cowichan LakeB次元官网网址檚 busiest summer ever, in spite of COVID restrictions, and Day anticipates that trend to continue in 2021.

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Anyone aged 12 and up who has not already had their first dose is welcome to attend. Register in advance at or call 1-833-838-2323 to get an appointment. Bookings opened at 9 a.m. on Monday, June 14.

For more information about the provincial registration system or how to get vaccinated for COVID-19 visit the .

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