COVID Vaccine
Vaccine Roll-Out in NWT
NOTE: This information is subject to change, logistics and schedules continue to be adjusted. This schedule is being provided to show the latest planning and to set expectations with the caveat that things will continue to change as plans are finalized.
For information on the Moderna Vaccine or the NWT Vaccine Strategy please visit the GNWT COVID-19 Website.
COVID-19 vaccine will be offered to community members based on priority determined in the NWT Vaccine Strategy. The schedule below represents the latest detail available for clinic schedules, this schedule is updated as information becomes available and reviewed at least weekly. If information about your community is not available below, please check back for updates.
If you need information about vaccine opportunities in your community and dates are listed below, please contact your health centre for more information.
Important Note on Second Doses:
The National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI) recommends the second dose be given between 28 and 42 days after the first dose. NACI recommendations are updated as new research is available.
The GNWT may deliver second doses to priority populations closer to the 42-day mark to maximize current vaccine supply. The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine is reported to be 92% efficacious 14 days or more after the first dose, meaning residents with only one dose are already building strong protection against the disease.
Schedule for First and Second Dose Administration of COVID-19 Vaccine in NWT
LAST UPDATES will be highlighted YELLOW in table below:
21-03-01 @ 2:59 PM – Updated info for expanded priority populations in Yellowknife
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COMMUNITIES or FACILITY |
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GROUPS TO BE OFFERED VACCINE |
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AVENS – Yellowknife |
January 28, 2021 |
Second dose: Long Term Care Residents and Staff |
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Jimmy Erasmus Seniors’ Home – Behchoko |
January 29, 2021 |
Second dose: Long Term Care Residents and Staff |
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Stanton Territorial Hospital Long Term Care Unit |
February 3, 2021 |
Second dose: Long Term Care Residents and Staff |
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Inuvik Long Term Care |
February 5, 2021 |
Second dose: Long Term Care Residents and Staff |
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Fort Simpson Elder Care Home |
February 5, 2021 |
Second dose: Long Term Care Residents and Staff |
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Fort Smith Long Term Care |
February 5, 2021 |
Second dose: Long Term Care Residents and Staff |
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Hay River – Woodland Manor |
February 8 & 9, 2021 |
Second dose: Long Term Care Residents and Staff |
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Norman Wells: Sahtú Dene Nechá Kǫ́ Long Term Care Facility |
February 8 |
Second dose: Long Term Care Residents and Staff |
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K'atl'odeeche First Nation |
February 11 & 12 from 9 am to 6 pm at Chief Lamalice Complex |
Second dose for those who received their first dose & first dose for any resident 18 years or older. |
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Tsiigehchic |
February 11 |
Second dose for those who received their first dose & first dose for any resident 18 years or older. |
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Colville Lake |
February 15 |
Second dose for those who received their first dose & first dose for any resident 18 years or older. |
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Wekweeti |
February 15, 16, 17 |
Second dose for those who received their first dose & first dose for any resident 18 years or older. |
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Sachs Harbour |
February 18 & 19 |
Second dose for those who received their first dose & first dose for any resident 18 years or older. |
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Ulukhaktok |
February 16, 17, 18 |
Second dose for those who received their first dose & first dose for any resident 18 years or older. |
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Wrigley |
February 16 and 17 |
Second dose for those who received their first dose & first dose for any resident 18 years or older. |
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Sambaa Ke |
February 16 & 17 |
Second dose for those who received their first dose & first dose for any resident 18 years or older. |
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Paulatuk |
February 15 (5-7pm), 16 & 17 |
Second dose for those who received their first dose & first dose for any resident 18 years or older. |
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Jean Marie River |
February 19 |
Second dose for those who received their first dose & first dose for any resident 18 years or older. |
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Nahanni Butte |
February 19 |
Second dose for those who received their first dose & first dose for any resident 18 years or older. |
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Enterprise |
February 18 |
Second dose for those who received their first dose & first dose for any resident 18 years or older. |
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Kakisa |
February 19 |
Second dose for those who received their first dose & first dose for any resident 18 years or older. |
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Lutsel K’e |
February 22, 23, 24 |
Second dose for those who received their first dose & first dose for any resident 18 years or older. |
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Dettah |
February 26, |
Second dose for those who received their first dose & first dose for any resident 18 years or older. |
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N’Dilo |
February 27, |
Second dose for those who received their first dose & first dose for any resident 18 years or older. |
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Whati |
February 23 & 24 |
Second dose for those who received their first dose & first dose for any resident 18 years or older. |
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Gameti |
February 22 9 AM to 5 PM @ Youth Centre |
Second dose for those who received their first dose & first dose for any resident 18 years or older. |
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Fort McPherson |
February 22, 23, 24 |
Second dose for those who received their first dose & first dose for any resident 18 years or older. |
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Aklavik |
February 25 & 26 |
Second dose for those who received their first dose & first dose for any resident 18 years or older. |
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Deline |
March 2 & 3 |
Second dose for those who received their first dose & first dose for any resident 18 years or older. |
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Tulita |
March 4 & 5 |
Second dose for those who received their first dose & first dose for any resident 18 years or older. |
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Tuktoyaktuk |
March 1-3 @ Kitti Hall |
Second dose for those who received their first dose & first dose for any resident 18 years or older. |
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Fort Providence |
March 1-3 Fort Providence Community Hall |
Second dose for those who received their first dose & first dose for any resident 18 years or older. |
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Fort Simpson |
March 1-4 Fort Simpson Recreation Centre |
Second dose for those who received their first dose & first dose for any resident 18 years or older. |
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Inuvik |
March 1-8 @ 66 Franklin Road Location to be announced, check back. |
For second doses, clients will be contacted by Public Health with an appointment date and time. Additional first doses for priority populations will be starting March 8th. Call 777-7246 to make an appointment. |
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Hay River |
Starting March 1 |
Starting date dependent on scheduled delivery. First doses for priority populations, call 874-8400 to book. For second doses, residents will be contacted directly. Please do not contact the Public Health Unit regarding your second dose. |
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Fort Smith |
March 2-6, from 9 am to 7pm, walk-in, no appointment necessary Salt River First Nation Business and Conference Center |
Second dose for those who received their first dose & first dose for any resident 18 years or older. |
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Behchoko |
March 1, 2, 3, 4 & 5 |
Second dose for those who received their first dose & first dose for any resident 18 years or older. |
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Fort Resolution |
March 4 & 5 |
Second dose for those who received their first dose & first dose for any resident 18 years or older. |
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Fort Liard |
March 4, 5 & 6 |
Second dose for those who received their first dose & first dose for any resident 18 years or older. |
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Norman Wells |
March 2, 3 & 4 |
Second dose for those who received their first dose & first dose for any resident 18 years or older. |
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Fort Good Hope |
March 8 & 9 |
Second dose for those who received their first dose & first dose for any resident 18 years or older. |
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Yellowknife |
Clinic dates: All appointments @ Centre Square Mall – Old Bootlegger Location
*If you are unable to use the online booking system please call public health at 767-9120
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First dose for Priority Populations (may be expanded further, only residents 18+ eligible) AND Second dose for those who got their first dose 28+ days ago:
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Previous Updates
21-02-23 @ 12:30 PM – Corrected location and process for Tuk/Inuvik.
21-02-23 @ 9:40 AM – Added dates for Yellowknife residents who received first dose from January 23-30; this clinic is accessible to priority groups also.
21-02-22 @ 10:35 AM – Added dates for Norman Wells, Fort Liard, Fort Good Hope and Fort Resolution
21-02-19 @ 4:35 PM – Added dates for Behchoko
21-02-19 @ 4 PM – Added dates for Fort Providence, Fort Simpson, Hay River, Fort Smith, Inuvik, Tuktoyaktuk, Whati, Gameti, Tulita, Fort McPherson, Aklavik and Deline
21-02-17 @ 2 PM – Added Dettah and N’Dilo clinic dates for second (and first) dose.
21-02-17 @ 4:10 PM – Added Lutsel K'e clinic dates for second (and first) dose.
21-02-16 @ 2:20 PM – Added Kakisa and Enterprise clinic dates for second (and first) dose.
21-02-16 @ 1:30 PM – Updated to simplify and expand first dose clinic opportunity for Yellowknife priority groups and add second dose dates for some Yellowknife residents.
21-02-15 @ 8:50 AM – Updated to include expanded first dose clinic opportunity for Yellowknife priority groups from Feb 15-20
21-02-10 @ 8:30 AM – Updated to include expanded first dose clinic opportunity for Yellowknife priority groups from Feb 15-20
21-02-10 @ 8:30 AM – Updated to include second dose dates or date ranges for a number of communities (all highlighted green below)
21-02-08 – Updated to include expansion of YK priority population and additional appointments.
21-02-03 – Updated to include Hay River second dose scheduled dates for long term care.
21-02-01 – First dose schedule removed and replaced with second dose schedule. Note this schedule is updated as clinic information is confirmed, if you don’t see your community on the schedule check back as it will be updated as it is finalized.
Priority population as defined by the Office of the Chief Public Health Officer OCPHO:
- Advanced age: the risk of COVID-19 severity starts to increase after age 60. Most vulnerable in this category are those who live in long-term care facilities or in shared living environments.
- Existing chronic disease and multiple medical conditions: residents with conditions like chronic lung, kidney, or heart disease are at greater risk for experiencing severe form of COVID-19 and its complications. Those who travel outside the NWT regularly for medical care are at even greater risk.
- Likelihood of transmitting COVID-19 to those at high risk of severe illness and death is another important consideration. This risk group may include frontline health care workers, or those who provide care to high-risk vulnerable populations.
- Resident workers who live in NWT, but work regularly out of territory or at work camps with out-of-territory workers are at elevated risk of acquiring COVID-19 and transmitting to family, household members, or those in the community.
- Living in a remote community, including Indigenous communities, with limited health infrastructure in comparison to larger centers.
Note – priority populations may be further refined, depending on vaccine availability (for example, initially vaccine may be offered only to residents over age 80, then subsequently over 70, etc.)