More Manitobans will be able to receive a third dose of a COVID-19 vaccine: memo

Manitoba health-care workers and people who didn't receive an mRNA shot will soon be able to receive a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

Manitoba health-care workers and people who didn't receive an mRNA shot will soon be able to receive a third dose of the COVID-19 vaccine.

In a memo obtained by CTV News, the Manitoba government said a third dose is being recommended for health-care workers at least six months after their second dose.

"Emerging evidence suggests that immunity to a complete series of COVID-19 vaccination wanes over time, at least with respect to symptomatic infection," the memo said.

The third dose will be for health-care personnel who have direct contact with patients, residents and clients.

The dose will be available for those who work at:

· Hospitals;

· Northern nursing stations operated by the Manitoba government;