The province has announced its plan to get more Manitobans vaccinated.
This new phase of vaccination promotion and delivery will include four key initiatives:
- the ProtectMB Community Outreach and Incentive Grants, funding for local organizations, groups, businesses in the province that work with and in vaccine-hesitant communities to improve uptake
- an expanded ProtectMB advertising campaign to encourage Manitobans to ‘take their seats’ by getting vaccinated so they can enjoy the activities and spaces that Manitobans have missed and that vaccination will allow everyone to enjoy once more
- creating a ProtectMB Campaign Advisory Committee co-chaired by Cynthia Carr and Dayna Spiring that is providing advice to government on encouraging vaccination uptake and reopening safely
- expanded vaccine access through clinics, pop-ups and pharmacies to make it easier than ever to choose vaccination
The ProtectMB Community Outreach and Incentive Grants will offer funding of up to $20,000 to Manitoba organizations, businesses, churches, and others who work in and with low-uptake communities.
Applicants are required to attend an information session on vaccine uptake and hesitancy, and submit a proposal on their approach to addressing low uptake in their community. Staffing, outreach, food, and other activities will be eligible for funding.
Organizations can register for an information session at www.ProtectMB.ca.
Premier Brian Pallister says the province’s re-opening strategy will be announced next week.
Roughly 880,000 doses have been administered in Manitoba.
