The City of Toronto is working with all our healthcare partners, pharmacies and Toronto Public Health to administer all available COVID-19 vaccines. To date, 565,055 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered in Toronto.
Yesterday, the City expanded COVID-19 vaccine availability to individuals born in 1961 and earlier. Torontonians age 60 or older can now book vaccination appointments online or by phone for City-run COVID-19 immunization clinics and some health partner clinics.
The City is currently vaccinating residents born in 1961 and earlier at five of the City-operated mass immunization clinics: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto Congress Centre, Scarborough Town Centre, Malvern Community Recreation Centre and Mitchell Field Arena. On Monday, April 5, a City-operated clinic at The Hangar will open.
As of this morning, approximately 113,602 people have booked COVID-19 vaccination appointments at a City-run clinic, an increase of 33,011 people since the eligibility age was expanded yesterday. There are appointments still available this holiday weekend. Eligible residents are encouraged to book an appointment through the dark blue “Book a Vaccine” button on www.toronto.ca/covid-19 with the added option of booking by phone through the Provincial Vaccine Information Line at 1-888-999-6488. For more information about what to expect when you get a COVID-19 vaccine please visit, https://covid-19.ontario.ca/ge
The City and healthcare partners are working to operate approximately 25 clinics this weekend, including mobile teams and on-site clinics, to vaccinate priority groups identified by the Province of Ontario’s priority framework. These clinics are only vaccinating those in the priority groups who have confirmed appointments.
City of Toronto immunization clinics
• Today and tomorrow, will hold five clinics: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto Congress Centre, Scarborough Town Centre, Malvern Community Recreation Centre and Mitchell Field Arena.
• Will vaccinate up to approximately 6,300 people born in 1961 or earlier. Only those with confirmed appointments will be vaccinated. People without appointments should not attend a City immunization clinic.
Unity Health Toronto
• Today and tomorrow, will hold two on-site clinics.
• Will vaccinate approximately 1,340 people who are priority hospital and community-based healthcare workers, local pharmacy staff, local dentists and their staff, individuals 70 years and older, select inpatients, homebound adults, individuals living in congregate settings, members of the Indigenous community and shelter staff.
University Health Network
• Today and tomorrow, will hold three on-site clinics and a mobile clinic.
• Will vaccinate 1,215 people who are healthcare workers, individuals 70 years and older, patients, long-term care staff and essential caregivers, and individuals living in congregate settings.
Michael Garron Hospital – East Toronto Health Partners
• Today and tomorrow, will hold three on-site clinics and two pop-up clinics.
• Will vaccinate 1,703 people who are healthcare workers, Indigenous adults, individuals who receive home care, faith leaders, community members 60 years and older, individuals with high risk chronic conditions and their essential caregivers, individuals living in congregate settings, residents 50 years and older in priority neighbourhoods, and individuals living in shelters or experiencing homelessness.
Humber River Hospital and North Western Toronto Ontario Health Team
• Today and tomorrow, will hold one on-site clinic.
• Will vaccinate 2,051 people who are healthcare workers, individuals eligible under Phase 2, and residents 50 years and older in priority neighbourhoods.
North York General Hospital – North York Toronto Health Partners
• Today and tomorrow, will hold four on-site clinics.
• Will vaccinate approximately 4,700 people who are healthcare workers, individuals living in shelters and community members 70 years and older.
Scarborough Health Network
• Today and tomorrow, will hold two on-site clinics and a pop-up clinic.
• Will vaccinate approximately 3,800 people who are healthcare workers, residents 70 years and older, individuals living in congregate settings, and individuals experiencing homelessness.
Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre
• Today and tomorrow, will hold one on-site clinic.
• Will vaccinate 1,900 people who are residents 70 years and older, Indigenous adults, adults who receive home care, healthcare workers and hospital staff.
The City, Toronto Public Health, hospitals and community healthcare centres are all working together to get Torontonians vaccinated as quickly as possible. Getting vaccinated protects individuals, their close contacts and the community. As vaccine supply for the general population becomes widely available from the Government of Canada and the Province, more than 350 clinics, including pharmacies and mobile clinics across Toronto, will vaccinate people following the priority framework established by the Province.
To view a map and search for clinic locations across Toronto, including City-run facilities, pharmacies and hospitals, please visit www.toronto.ca/COVID19vaccinem
In order to stop the spread of COVID-19 in the community, protect the healthcare system and save lives, the City continues to urge all residents to stay home as much as possible. Please review the City’s simple COVID-19: Guide for Toronto Residents to learn about recommended and mandatory public health measures: https://www.toronto.ca/home/co
SOURCE: City of Toronto
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