Nova Scotia opens COVID-19 vaccine bookings to ages 30-34

Nova Scotia has expanded eligibility for COVID-19 vaccines to those ages30 to 34.

Appointments for Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna vaccines were available through the province's vaccine booking website Monday morning.

Appointments for vaccines at community clinics and designated pharmacies will be released continually as vaccine supply is confirmed, the province said.

Until Mondaymorning, vaccines were only open to those 35and older, or those who work in jobs such as health care or long-term care.

The province has been committed to an age-based vaccine rollout, initially offering vaccines to older groups and gradually dropping the age limit.

There are64,300 Nova Scotiansin the30 to 34 age group.

Appointments for the vaccine must be madeonlineor by phone at 1-833-797-7772.