Vaccinations in Algoma behind province, still on track to meet targets
Timmins, North Bay and Sudbury have all lowered their COVID-19 vaccination eligibility, to at least 50 and older, but the same can't be said for the Sault.
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Algoma Public Health says a shortage and a delayed start to vaccinating the public, means it can't lower its age limit from 60 and over.
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