1 year after launch, Vaccine Hunters Canada says it is closing operations
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The popular volunteer-run organization said in a news release Saturday it is closing its operations exactly one year after its launch to help Canadians find COVID-19 vaccines.
Vaccine Hunters Canada says it is closing its operations one year after its launch to help Canadians across the country track down COVID-19 vaccines.
The popular volunteer-run organization made the announcement in a news release Saturday.
“Exactly one year to the day that Vaccine Hunters Canada started operations, we are humbled to be quietly closing our doors,” the group said, thanking Canadians for their support.
“While Canada’s fight against COVID-19 isn’t over, we are happy that millions of Canadians are fully vaccinated with vaccines now being readily available for anyone who is looking.”
Vaccine Hunters Canada launched in March 2021 with an objective to help Canadians find vaccines.
The platform grew on social media, with accounts on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat and Discord. Its Twitter page has close to 265,000 followers.
Vaccine Hunters Canada grew in popularity to the point where the City of Toronto partnered with the team to help get shots into arms.
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