"It is important to note that current vaccine supply does not allow for the immediate vaccination of older adults." 94% want vaccine: SurveyOttawa Public Health has tasked agencies that work with older adults to survey their clients over 65 to find out how many are interested in receiving the vaccine. "So overwhelmingly, we do note that the older adults that we're serving would like to have the vaccine," explained Karen Anne Blakely, the director of community programs at Glebe Centre. Vaccine offers hopeShirley Allen, 96, responded to the survey to say she wanted the vaccine. Mary Lou Byron, 80, said she was also happy to hear that she could receive the first dose early next month.

Source: CBC News February 17, 2021 09:00 UTC