Premier Jason Kenney (Courtesy of the Government of Alberta / Flickr)

By Shaun Penner

Vaccine Rollout Expanded

Alberta teachers, child care workers eligible for COVID-19 vaccine starting Tuesday

May 3, 2021 | 4:17 PM

Teachers and other child care workers in Alberta will be able to book their appointments for a COVID-19 vaccine starting Tuesday.

Premier Jason Kenney made the announcement of the province’s vaccine rollout expansion Monday afternoon, saying appointments will open up to all teachers, support staff associated with schools such as bus drivers, custodians, educational assistants and administration, as well as child care workers, on May 4.

“We know how challenging this pandemic has been on our front-line workers. They have worked incredibly hard throughout this pandemic, continuing to teach and provide support for young people every day,” said Kenney. “By offering them the vaccine, we are making schools, daycares and communities safer throughout our province.”

This will open up vaccines to more than 52,000 certificated teachers, 29,000 support staff and 24,000 child care workers.

Vaccines can be booked by calling 811 or by booking through the Alberta Health Services website.

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Though relieved by the news, Alberta Teachers’ Association President Jason Schilling issued a blunt statement just minutes after Premier Kenney announced the expansion of the vaccine rollout to teachers.

“About time.”

All Albertans aged 50 and up as well as First Nations, Métis and Inuit aged 35 and up are currently eligible to book appointments to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.