"Widespread power outages caused by hurricane Fiona have disrupted the cold chain at some pharmacies and other sites where vaccines were stored," the department said. A "small number" of appointments booked this week will be cancelled, but the province didn't specify how many. The province's supply of the monkeypox vaccine was not affected because power was maintained at its storage site in Dartmouth, the province said. Canadian Blood Services need donorsThe Canadian Blood Services said Tuesday it was experiencing a loss in filled appointments across Atlantic Canada because of impacts from Fiona. Canadian Blood Services is encouraging anybody who can donate to donate.

Source: CBC News September 28, 2022 02:44 UTC