News Release
June 22, 2021

Yesterday, Mayor John Tory announced that Team Toronto has administered more than 3 million COVID-19 vaccine doses. To date, 3,021,228 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered in Toronto. As of yesterday evening, approximately 831,652 people have booked COVID-19 vaccination appointments at a City-operated clinic.

The City of Toronto is working non-stop with its healthcare partners, pharmacies and Toronto Public Health to administer all available COVID-19 vaccines. Toronto is the first local health region in Canada to administer more than three million vaccine doses. More than 75 per cent of Toronto adults have received a first dose of vaccine and more than 30 per cent of adults have now received a second dose.

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 the City’s COVID-19 webpage or through phone by calling the Provincial Vaccine Booking Line at 1-833-943-3900.

Available appointments are accessible through the City’s COVID-19 webpage or by calling the provincial vaccination booking line at 1-833-943-3900 (TTY 1-866-797-0007). Vaccinations at City 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 Ontario Ministry of Health 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, Team Toronto Mobile Sprint Strategy will vaccinate approximately 1200 people at the following pop-up clinic:

  • Islamic Foundation of Toronto (M1B, M1E, M1G, M1J, M1S, M1K, M1P, M1R) – Individuals who are 18 years and older living or working in Scarborough

The City and healthcare partners are working to operate a total of approximately 47 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

  • Today, will vaccinate up to 17,743 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.
  • and Carmine Stefano Community Centre.

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

  • Yesterday, held two on-site clinics, one mobile clinic, 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.
  • Today, will hold two on-site clinics, two mobile clinics and four pop-up clinics.
  • Will vaccinate people belonging to the same groups.

For more information, please visit https://unityhealth.to/.

University Health Network

  • Yesterday, held three mobile clinics.
  • Vaccinated 617 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 homebound patients.
  • Today, will hold two on-site clinic and two mobile
  • Will vaccinate 1,271 people belonging to the same groups.

For more information, please visit www.uhn.ca.

Michael Garron Hospital – East Toronto Health Partners

  • Yesterday, held one on-site clinic, one primary care clinics, one pop-up clinic, and deployed four mobile teams.
  • Vaccinated people who are age 12 years or older.
  • Today, will hold one on-site clinic, and two primary care clinics, and deploy four mobile teams.
  • Will vaccinate people belonging to the same group.

For more information, please visit www.tehn.ca.

North York General Hospital – North York Toronto Health Partners

  • Yesterday, held one on-site clinic and two mobile clinics.
  • Vaccinated 3,850 people who are age 70 years and older, or had their first dose before May 9, or live in targeted postal codes M2R.
  • Today, will hold one on-site clinic and five mobile clinics.
  • Will vaccinate 4,136 people belonging to the same

For more information, please visit www.nygh.on.ca.

Scarborough Health Network

  • Yesterday, held four on-site clinics and four mobile clinics.
  • Vaccinated 4,500 people who are age 12 years and older who live or work in
  • Today, will hold four on-site clinics and five mobile
  • Will vaccinate approximately 2,590 belonging to the same groups above, as well as living in congregate setting.

For more information, please visit www.shn.ca.

Humber River Hospital and North Western Toronto Ontario Health Team

  • Yesterday, held one pop-up clinic and a mobile clinic.
  • Vaccinate 2,100 who are age 12 years and older.
  • Today, will hold one pop-up clinic and a mobile clinic.
  • Will vaccinate 3,000 people belonging to the same group.

For more information, please visit www.hrh.ca.

CAMH

  • Today, will hold one on-site
  • Will vaccinate 420 people who are 12 years and older with a first dose, people who are 70 years and older with a second dose, as well as those who received their first dose before May 9 with a second dose.

For more information, please visit www.camh.ca.

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.

View a map and search for clinic locations across Toronto, including City-run facilities, pharmacies and hospitals.

Toronto is home to more than 2.9 million people whose diversity and experiences make this great city Canada’s leading economic engine and one of the world’s most diverse and livable cities. As the fourth largest city in North America, Toronto is a global leader in technology, finance, film, music, culture and innovation, and consistently places at the top of international rankings due to investments championed by its government, residents and businesses. For more information visit the City’s website or follow us on Twitter, Instagram or Facebook.

 

Please note, this release was updated on June 22, 2021 to reflect that City-operated immunization clinics will vaccinate up to 17,743 eligible residents on Tuesday, June 22. A previous version erroneously reported clinics would vaccinate up to 8,540 eligible residents. 

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