Alberta is opening up COVID-19 vaccination appointment bookings for everyone eligible in Phase 2A of the rollout starting Friday at 8 a.m.

That means anyone born in 1956 or earlier, or First Nations, Métis and Inuit people born in 1971 or earlier, can book a vaccine appointment.

Staff and residents of licensed seniors supportive living facilities that were not included in Phase 1 can also book appointments.

The province’s chief medical officer of health said the booking system would be down from 7:30 a.m. to 8 a.m. to prepare.

Dr. Deena Hinshaw reminded Albertans Thursday that once they reach eligibility, they never lose it and can book vaccination at any time through their pharmacy, by calling Health Link 811 or online with Alberta Health Services.

As of Thursday, 418,000 doses of vaccine had been administered, Hinshaw said.

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