Interior Health’s mobile immunization clinic will be making a stop in Merritt on July 22.

COVID-19 vaccinations will be offered to anyone born in 2009 or earlier who has not received their first dose, as well as second doses for those who received their first dose at least seven weeks prior.

No advance appointments are necessary for this clinic. People who live or work in the Merritt area will be able to walk-up, register and receive their first or second COVID-19 vaccine.

The clinic will run from 11a.m.-6p.m. at the Merritt Civic Centre.

Interior Health’s mobile immunization clinics are a partnership with the British Columbia Automobile Association (BCAA) and are travelling through the Interior region, making stops in over 40 communities along the way.

As of July 19, 79.9% of eligible British Columbians over the age of twelve have received at least their first dose of vaccine. Additionally, 53.2% have received their second dose.