Seniors in Interior Heath region can book COVID-19 shots starting Monday

Seniors in the Interior Health region can book their COVID-19 vaccinations starting Monday, March 8, 2021 at 7 a.m. (File photo)
Starting March 8 the vaccination call centre will be open 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily

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