Record-breaking number of Toronto residents to be vaccinated this weekend

A record number of people will be vaccinated in Toronto this weekend, thanks to the combined efforts the City of Toronto and an expanded group of partners. Team Toronto vaccination clinics — which continue to be held across the city — will be bolstered by a mass immunization clinic at Scotiabank Arena as part of Toronto Vaccine Day on Sunday.

The City of Toronto and Toronto Vaccine Day clinic partners Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment and Scotiabank have teamed up with Michael Garron Hospital and University Health Network to hold the “Our Winning Shot” clinic that will provide vaccines to 25,000 people.

Team Toronto continues to see strong demand for second doses as eligibility expands, and residents are urged to get their second dose as soon as possible to ensure they are fully vaccinated — and even though the Scotiabank Arena clinic is fully booked there may be appointments available if there are cancellations. Anyone looking for an appointment is asked to check the provincial vaccine booking system.

As it has been doing since the rollout of the first clinics, the City continues to work non-stop with its healthcare partners, pharmacies and Toronto Public Health to administer all available COVID-19 vaccines.

To date, 3,205,467 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered in Toronto as part of the overall Team Toronto initiative. As of yesterday evening, approximately 794,086 people have booked COVID-19 vaccination appointments at one of the City-operated clinics.

Everyone age 12 years or older is encouraged to book their vaccination appointment as soon as possible by clicking the blue “Book a Vaccine” button at www.toronto.ca/covid-19 or through phone by calling the Provincial Vaccine Booking Line at 1-833-943-3900. Anyone who cannot attend a scheduled appointment is urged to cancel or reschedule to allow others to book. Appointments at City-run clinics can be cancelled or changed or by calling the provincial booking line.

More information online 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.

Over the weekend, Team Toronto Mobile Sprint Strategy partners will vaccinate 5,600 people at the following pop-up clinics:

Saturday, June 26

• University of Toronto Scarborough – Individuals age 12 years and older who live or work in Scarborough.
• North American Muslim Foundation – Individuals age 12 years and older who live/work in Scarborough.

Sunday, June 27

• University of Toronto Scarborough – Individuals age 12 years and older who live/work in Scarborough.
• Salaheddin Islamic Centre – Individuals age 12 years and older who live/work in Scarborough.

The City and healthcare partners are working to operate a total of approximately 49 clinics this weekend — including on-site and pop-up clinics, mobile teams, and the mass immunization clinic at Scotiabank Arena — to vaccinate a record number of residents.

City of Toronto immunization clinics

• Over the weekend, will vaccinate up to 35,524 eligible residents across nine City-operated immunization clinics: Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto Congress Centre, Scarborough Town Centre, Malvern Community Recreation Centre, Mitchell Field Arena, The Hangar, Cloverdale Mall, North Toronto Memorial Community Centre and Carmine Stefano Community Centre.

Unity Health Toronto, Downtown East Toronto OHT and West Toronto OHT

• Yesterday, held two on-site clinics, two mobile clinics and four pop-up clinics.
• Vaccinated people who are hospital and community-based healthcare workers, homebound adults, Indigenous peoples, individuals age 12 years and older, and those eligible for a second dose.
• Over the weekend, will hold two on-site clinics, one mobile clinic, and four pop-up clinics.
• Will vaccinate people belonging to the same groups.
  For more information, please visit Unity Health.

University Health Network

• Yesterday, held two on-site clinics and two mobile clinics.
• Vaccinated 2,653 people who are healthcare workers and students, long-term care staff, essential caregivers, patients with priority health conditions, Indigenous peoples, people age 12 years and older and individuals living in shelters.
• Over the weekend, will hold one on-site clinic one mobile clinic.
• Will vaccinate 2,680 eligible residents.
  For more information, please visit UHN.

Michael Garron Hospital – East Toronto Health Partners

• Yesterday, held one on-site clinic, one primary care clinic and deployed one mobile team.
• Vaccinated people who are age 12 years or older.
• Over the weekend, will deploy two mobile teams.
• Will vaccinate people belonging to the same group.
  For more information, please visit TEHN.

North York General Hospital – North York Toronto Health Partners

• Yesterday, held one on-site clinic and five mobile clinics.
• Vaccinated 4,497 people who had their first dose before May 30 and individuals living in priority postal code areas.
• Over the weekend, will hold two mobile clinics.
• Will vaccinate 1,225 people belonging to the same groups.
  For more information, please visit NYGH.

Humber River Hospital and North Western Toronto Ontario Health Team

• Yesterday, held one pop-up clinic, and one mobile clinic.
• Vaccinated 2,200 people who are age 12 years and older and seniors receiving first and second doses.
•  Over the weekend, will hold two pop-up clinics.
• Will vaccinate 3,000 people belonging to the same groups.
  For more information, please visit HRH.

Scarborough Health Network

• Yesterday, held five on-site clinics and one mobile clinic.
• Vaccinated 4,807 people who are age 12 years and older and live or work in Scarborough.
• Over the weekend, will hold five on-site clinics and six mobile clinic.
• Will vaccinate approximately 9,638 people who are age 12 years and older and live or work in Scarborough, and individuals living in shelters.
  For more information, please visit SHN.

To easily connect to resources including vaccine appointment bookings, information on vaccines and upcoming telephone town halls, Toronto residents can text “VACCINE” to 1-833-750-0888 or 833-750-0888 for more information.

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