LAKELAND - Residents can get a better idea of the percentage of people vaccinated in their communities through a new online tool.
The province launched an online map on May 17 that breaks down the number of people vaccinated by local geographic area.
Through the program, Albertans now can determine the percentage of people who have received a least one dose, the percentage of individuals fully immunized, and the total number of doses that have been administered in their region.
When it comes to the Lakeland, anywhere from 20 to 40 per cent of those who are eligible for the vaccine have received their first dose.
“This map is a helpful tool for Albertans, and reflects our government’s commitment to transparency. Since the start of this pandemic, Alberta has consistently provided more online information to Albertans than any other jurisdiction because we know that being informed helps us all to be part of the solution," Premier Jason Kenney said in a media release.
Tyler Shandro, Minister of Health said, “Our vaccine rollout is gaining momentum. By tracking vaccine uptake within communities, we can all help support each other to be protected when and where it is needed most. As we move closer toward widespread immunity, we hope this will motivate individuals and communities to do the right thing for themselves, for each other and for our health system."
As of May 16, over 2.2 million doses of the vaccine have been administered in Alberta, 42.2 per cent of the population has received at least one dose, and 7.4 per cent are fully immunized.
What do the numbers look like locally?
As of Tuesday morning, the total number of people in the Bonnyville region who have received at least their first dose is 31.5 per cent, or 5,245 people.
The stats break down like this:
75+: 77.4%, (672 people)
60-74: 64%, (1519 people)
40-59: 42%, (1837 people)
20-39: 21.9%, (985 people)
12-19: 19.1%, (218 people)
In the region of Cold Lake, 6,599 residents have been jabbed for a total of 31.5 per cent of their population.
The numbers look like so:
75+: 85.7%, (598 people)
60-74: 74.2%, (1692 people)
40-59: 48.9%, (2535 people)
20-39: 24.6%, (1563 people)
12-19: 14.9%, (205 people)
Just shy of 37 per cent, or 3,807 people, in the Lac La Biche region have received their first shot.
The stats as of Tuesday:
75+: 82.6%, (464 people)
60-74: 71.1%, (1096 people)
40-59: 50.1%, (1335 people)
20-39: 25.3%, (719 people)
12-19: 26.8%, (190 people)
Finally, the St. Paul region has about 5,060 people, or 32.6 per cent, who have received their first dose.
Broken down it looks like this:
75+: 81.7%, (838 people)
60-74: 66%, (1562 people)
40-59: 41.7%, (1461 people)
20-39: 22.9%, (948 people)
12-19: 23.1%, (245 people)
*These stats are based on the people who are eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine
A link to the map can be found here.
