By Canadian Press

Social Media Claims

Claims of false bookings to block Albertans from getting COVID-19 vaccine under AHS watch

May 20, 2021 | 11:35 AM

EDMONTON – Alberta Health Services says it is monitoring COVID-19 vaccination no-shows following claims on social media that some people are booking several times to try to stop others from getting a shot.

The agency says in a tweet that it shared the information with police and is making sure participating pharmacies are aware of the claims.

It says it has ways to prevent double bookings online or over the phone.

AHS says it will keep on eye out for false bookings.

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But it adds that, so far, there hasn’t been an increase in missed appointments.

Chief medical health officer, Dr. Deena Hinshaw, and other officials are to provide a COVID-19 update this afternoon.

(The Canadian Press)