THUNDER BAY – Thunder Bay ramped up its double dose numbers last week, with 9,221 people receiving a second shot.
As of last Saturday, 25.2 per cent of those 12 and older have received both shots.
There was, however, a marked slowdown of first vaccinations, after the province opened second shots to anyone who received an mRNA vaccine on or before April 18 and anyone who received AstraZeneca at least eight weeks prior. It marked the first time second doses were higher than first doses since vaccinations were opened to the broader public
Only 2,871 first doses were handed out, bringing the District of Thunder Bay’s total to 106,188, or 74 per cent of the eligible population 12 and older.
Broken down by age category, the 70 to 79 group continues to lead the way, with 89 per cent having had at least one dose, slightly ahead of the 80-plus age group, which climbed to 87.5 per cent.
The biggest jump came in the 12 to 17 age category, who jumped from 43.7 vaccinated with one shot to 56.9 per cent.
At least 20 per cent of all age categories, led by the 80-plus crowd at 42.3 per cent, have been doubly vaccinated, with the exception of the 12- to 17-year-olds, who were last on the first-dose list and are at just 5.8 per cent doubly dosed.
A total of 106,188 people have had a single dose, while 35,873 people have had two shots. The total population of the district is 149,936.
