The Saskatchewan Health Authority has expanded the criteria for people eligible to book a COVID-19 vaccine appointment.

Starting Wednesday morning, anyone&nbsp;60 years or older can register for a vaccine appointment. Previously, people older than 62 years old could register.

All remaining phase one health-care workers —&nbsp;which includes home-care workers, operating room staff and those on vaccination teams&nbsp;—&nbsp;as well as people who are medically vulnerable with an eligibility letter and anyone older than 50 living in northern Saskatchewan can also book an appointment.

Anyone 60 years old or older can book their 

 or call 1-833-SASKVAX (1-833-727-5829) between 8 a.m. and 11 p.m. Online booking is not available for people in other categories, who must phone.&nbsp;

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The news release also noted that due to a delayed shipment of 21,300 Moderna vaccines, many appointments had been delayed and rescheduled. 

Anyone receiving a shot can have a friend or family member schedule their appointment for them. Everyone getting a vaccine must provide identification at the appointment.

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“With the recent rise in variants of concern (VOC) in Saskatchewan, it is important that we do not let our guard down," said Dr. Jason Gatzke, a family physician in Swift Current, in a release from the Saskatchewan Health Authority.

A Saskatchewan health policy expert says it is "illogical and somewhat offensive" or the government to appoint a political staffer into a leadership role within the SHA.

Saskatchewan Health Authority

Anyone over 62 years of age can book a time to get a vaccine, even if they don't have a Saskatchewan health card.

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The province also reported 202 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, marking the fourth consecutive day in which the number of new cases exceeded 200.

Vials with the AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine against the novel coronavirus are pictured at the vaccination center in Nuremberg, southern Germany, on March 18, 2021.

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Sixty per cent of health care workers identified in Phase 1 have received a single dose of COVID-19 vaccine, lagging behind other recipient categories. The president of SEIU-West says workers willing and able to get vaccines face hurdles in doing so.

Barbara Cape is the president of the Service Employees International Union’s western Canada branch.

Barbara Cape

The health authority is also in the process of connecting with group homes for persons with intellectual disabilities, shelters&nbsp;and other congregate living facilities to discuss options for immunization.

As of Tuesday, 179,800 vaccines have been administered across Saskatchewan.

The Saskatchewan Health Authority is now allowing people aged 60 or older to make appointments to get the COVID-19 vaccine.

Sask. expanding vaccine booking eligibility to people aged 60 or older

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