Access to the immunization clinic via the inside of the Nanaimo North Town Centre begins on Nov. 16 (Alex Rawnsley/NanaimoNewsNOW)

By NanaimoNewsNOW Staff

two in one

Nanaimo COVID-19 immunization and testing clinics combined in one location

Nov 13, 2021 | 5:51 AM

NANAIMO – Two clinics involved in testing and vaccinations for COVID-19 are being consolidated, according to Island Health.

The Beban Park immunization clinic and the VIU testing and collection clinic are coming together at one location, the Nanaimo North Town Centre, located at 4750 Rutherford Rd. They will both be in the same location, unit #114, the former location of Urban Planet, but will be separated by a wall with individual entrances and exits.

The new testing and collection site opened on Tuesday, Nov. 9, and appointments can be made daily from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. Testing is by appointment only, and drop-ins will not be accepted. Access is located via the exterior of the mall.

The immunization clinic will open next Tuesday, Nov. 16, and has enough space to safely accommodate everyone who is currently eligible for a vaccine. Appointments are recommended and required if you require a booster dose.

Plenty of space inside the immunization clinic, which is kid-friendly. (Alex Rawnsley/NanaimoNewsNOW)

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Access to the immunization clinic is available through the inside of the mall.

You can view their times of operation by going to their website covid19.islandclinics.ca.

You can book your appointment online at getvaccinated.gov.bc.ca, or by calling 1-833-838-2323.

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