Halton paramedics begin receiving COVID-19 vaccines

Paramedics in Halton Region have begun getting their COVID-19 immunizations, according to the union.

The Halton Paramedic Union tweeted the news Friday morning.

Excited to announce that our paramedics 🚑 have started to receive their #CovidVaccine 💉 . Thanks to all who advocated for us to be included in the first phase of the vaccine and the support of @RegionofHalton . Great way to start off 2021 💪! pic.twitter.com/aaW99gcDHf

— Halton Paramedic Union (OPSEU Local 207) (@HaltonMedics207) January 1, 2021

Questions were raised earlier this week when the province suggested some paramedics might have to wait until the spring to receive their COVID-19 vaccinations.

The province’s vaccine task force quickly clarified, confirming that paramedics would be immunized in the first phase of vaccinations.

According to data from the province 28,887 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Ontario as of 8 p.m. on Wednesday.

On Thursday, Ontario recorded a record 3,328 cases of the virus and 56 deaths.

Daily numbers will not be provided on Friday.