COVID vaccinations begin this week in the Eastern Health region for residents 85 years old and over.

People in that age group who have pre-registered are now being contacted to schedule their appointment.

Clinics will be in place beginning tomorrow and through the coming week.

Locations include Bonavista, Lethbridge, Clarenville, Marystown, Grand Bank, Arnold’s Cove, Whitbourne, Holyrood, Norman’s Cove, Placentia, Old Perlican, Heart’s Delight-Islington, St. Bride’s, St. Mary’s, Carbonear, CBS, Bell Island, Ferryland and St. John’s.

If a person is unable to travel to one of the locations, they can choose to wait until a clinic is available closer to their home. Additional clinics will be held throughout the region in the coming weeks.

Anyone who provided an email address will be contacted by email with information on how to book an appointment online.