Nova Scotia’s prime minister says the federal government has responded to a request from the military to help deploy booster shots for the COVID-19 vaccine.
Tim Houston told Evan Solomon on CTV’s Power Play channel on Wednesday that several dozen members of the Canadian Armed Forces are expected to arrive in the province in the next few weeks.
“We have an incredible sense of urgency to get these boosters into the arms of Nova Scotians,” Houston said.
Houston said the military will be in the province to help people get vaccinated and set up a dispensary.
The military’s approval comes as Nova Scotia delays the return to classes. Students will be learning remotely until January 17.
Nova Scotia reported 842 new COVID-19 cases on Wednesday.
Premier Houston talks about the military requirement in the video at the top of this article.
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