Boxes of doses of
"In some ways, it represents a light at the end of the tunnel for us," he said in a phone interview.
"It's an added tool to defeating the virus as we move forward."
Wapachee said he didn't know the exact number of vaccines received, but said the communities would be able to offer a first dose to any adult community members who want them.
He said the remote Cree communities are especially vulnerable to COVID-19 outbreaks due to overcrowded housing conditions that make isolating difficult, as well as a limited number of local health-care workers.
He said he was "confident" most of the community members would want the shot.
The region has contended with at least one outbreak involving about 40 cases.
While there are logistical challenges in delivering the vaccine to isolated communities, Wapachee said the area is well-served by regional airline
Meanwhile,
The province said a delay in transmitting data from
Hospitalizations declined for the third straight day, down 14 to 1,460.
There were also 12 fewer people in intensive care, for a total of 215.
While the number of new cases recorded in
He urged Quebecers to keep following health measures because the battle is "not yet won."
The province administered just over 8,800 doses of vaccine on Saturday, he added.
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