Canadian Minister of Health, Jean-Yves Duclos, told reporters that Canadians will be required to receive a COVID-19 booster shot every nine months in order to remain "up to date."
Until now, over 86 percent of Canadians, 5 years and older, were considered "fully vaccinated," a number that plummets to just 42.34 percent for Canadians aged 5 to 11 years of age.
The Canadian government recently suspended vaccine mandates for domestic travelers.
First two doses offer little protection
Duclos and Dr. Theresa Tam, Canada's chief public health officer, said that two doses of a COVID-19 vaccine offers little protection against emerging variants and urged Canadians to line up for a booster shot
While Canada once led most countries in vaccination rates, when it comes to booster shots the country is now lagging behind other developed nations
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