High demand for limited supply of Moderna COVID-19 vaccines at Ottawa pharmacies
Bridle Path Pharmacy on Bridle Path Drive and Promed Pharmacy on Alta Vista Drive each received 100 doses of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine Friday.
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