Yesterday, the City of Toronto marked a major milestone in the ongoing effort to vaccinate residents. More than one million vaccine doses have now been administered at City of Toronto-operated immunization clinics and mobile clinics.
This is part the City’s continuing work with its healthcare partners, pharmacies and Toronto Public Health to administer all available COVID-19 vaccines. To date, 3,795,029 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered in Toronto as part of the broader Team Toronto initiative.
Total COVID-19 vaccine doses: 3,795,029
Increase from previous total: 41,123
Number of clinics across Toronto today: 33
Approximately 16,000 appointments are still available for City of Toronto immunization clinics this week, and everyone age 12 years or older is encouraged to book their vaccination appointment as soon as possible. Second dose appointments can be booked by anyone, including youth age 12 to 17, who received a first Pfizer or Moderna vaccine at least 28 days ago or a first AstraZeneca vaccine at least eight weeks ago. To book an appointment, click the blue “Book a Vaccine” button at the City’s COVID-19 webpage or call the Provincial Vaccine Booking Line at 1-833-943-3900.
As of yesterday and continuing through Sunday, the City of Toronto is offering walk-in vaccinations at the Toronto Congress Centre immunization clinic. Approximately 2,000 appointments will be available for walk-in clients each day at this clinic, between noon and 7 p.m. Walk-in vaccinations are open to anyone age 18 or older to receive a first or second dose mRNA vaccine.
Vaccinations at other City-run clinics are by appointment only and walk-in clients cannot be accommodated. Anyone who cannot attend a scheduled appointment is urged to cancel or reschedule as soon as possible to allow others to book. Appointments at City-run clinics can be cancelled or changed at the provincial Vaccine Appointment Booking webpage or by calling the provincial booking line.
More information about what to expect when you get a COVID-19 vaccine.
The Team Toronto effort is focused on getting as many residents vaccinated as quickly as possible based on available supply. It is also expanding mobile vaccination efforts across Toronto to bring vaccines to the neighbourhoods most in need.
Today, a Team Toronto Mobile Sprint Strategy partner will vaccinate 2,500 eligible people at the following pop-up clinic:
The City and healthcare partners are working to operate a total of approximately 33 clinics today, including mobile teams, on-site and pop-up clinics, to vaccinate priority groups identified by the Province of Ontario’s priority framework.
City of Toronto immunization clinics
Unity Health Toronto, Downtown East Toronto OHT and West Toronto OHT
For more information, please visit https://unityhealth.to/.
University Health Network
For more information, please visit www.uhn.ca.
Michael Garron Hospital – East Toronto Health Partners
For more information, please visit www.tehn.ca.
North York General Hospital – North York Toronto Health Partners
For more information, please visit www.nygh.on.ca.
Scarborough Heath Network
For more information, please visit www.shn.ca.
To easily connect to resources including vaccine appointment bookings and information on vaccines, Toronto residents can text “VACCINE” to 1-833-750-0888 or 833-750-0888 for more information.
View a map and search for clinic locations across Toronto, including City-run facilities, pharmacies and hospitals.
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