News Release
June 4, 2021

The City of Toronto is working non-stop with its healthcare partners, pharmacies and Toronto Public Health to administer all available COVID-19 vaccines. To date, 2,273,658 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered in Toronto.

As of yesterday evening, approximately 758,765 people have booked COVID-19 vaccination appointments at a City-operated clinic. Vaccinations at City clinics are by appointment only and walk-in clients cannot be accommodated.

Everyone age 12 years or older is encouraged to book an appointment 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.

Appointments are available for youth 12 to 18 years old at City-operated clinics, and youth are encouraged to book an appointment as soon as possible.

For more information about what to expect when you get a COVID-19 vaccine please visit, http://covid-19.ontario.ca/get-covid-19-vaccine#how-to-schedule-a-vaccination.

People who plan not to attend their appointments are asked to cancel or reschedule them, which provides an opportunity for others to book an available appointment.

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 vaccine to the neighbourhoods most in need.

Today, Team Toronto Mobile Sprint Strategy will vaccinate more than 900 people at the following pop-up clinics:

  • Hindu Temple – Sri Ayyappa Samajam (M1V)
  • Eglinton Relay (M1L)

Hundreds of people will be vaccinated at the following Sprint Strategy pop-up clinics:

  • Victoria Village Public School (M4A) – Individuals age 12 and older who live, work, or attend school in any “M” postal code (Priority access for students or immediate family members of students at Victoria Village Public School, Sloane Public School, Precious Blood Catholic School, Milne Valley Public School, Wexford Public School, Don Mills Collegiate Institute, Victoria Park Collegiate Institute, École élémentarie Jeanne-Lajoie and O’Connor Public School)
  • Joshua Cronkwright Parkette (M4B) – Individuals age 12 and older who live, work, or attend school in any “M” postal code
  • Frankland Community School (M4K) – Individuals age 12 and older who live, work, or attend school in any “M” postal code (Priority access for individuals who work around Danforth Avenue and students or immediate family members of students at Frankland Community School)
  • William J. McCordic School (M4C) – Priority for school staff, students and immediate family members of students at William J. McCordic School

The City and healthcare partners are working to operate a total of approximately 48 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

  • Yesterday, held 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.
  • Vaccinated approximately 7,868 eligible residents.
  • Today, will vaccinate approximately 9,663 eligible residents.

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

  • Yesterday, held two on-site clinics, five pop-up clinics and one mobile clinic.
  • Vaccinated 2,797 people who are priority hospital and community-based healthcare workers, homebound adults, members of the Indigenous community, people who are 12 years of age and older, and healthcare workers and people who are 80 years and older receiving second doses.
  • Today, will hold three on-site clinics, and four pop-up
  • Will vaccinate 2,613 people belonging to the same groups above.

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

University Health Network

  • Yesterday, held three on-site clinics and one mobile clinic.
  • Vaccinated 2,745 people who are priority hospital and community-based healthcare workers, caregivers, members of the Indigenous community, patients with health conditions, homebound patients, and people who are 12 years of age and older.
  • Today, will hold two on-site clinics, and three mobile
  • Will vaccinate 2,491 people belonging to the same groups above, as well as people living in shelters and congregate settings.

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

North York General Hospital – North York Toronto Health Partners

  • Yesterday, held three mobile clinics.
  • Vaccinated 3,040 people who are homebound, individuals 80 years and older receiving first and second doses, and people 12 years of age and older.
  • Today, will hold three mobile
  • Will vaccinate 3,040 people belonging to the same groups above.

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

Humber River Hospital and North Western Toronto Ontario Health Team

  • Yesterday, held one pop-up clinic and one mobile clinic.
  • Vaccinated 1,660 people who are age 12 years and older, high-risk health care workers and people who are 80 years and older receiving second doses.
  • Today, will hold one pop-up clinic and two mobile clinics.
  • Will vaccinate 2,040 people belonging to the same groups.

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

Scarborough Health Network

  • Yesterday, held five on-site clinics and two mobile clinics.
  • Vaccinated 3,850 people who are age 12 years and older living in hot spot neighbourhoods and live or work in Scarborough, seniors in congregate care settings,
  • Today, will hold five on-site clinics, and two mobile clinics.
  • Will vaccinate approximately 3,850 people belonging to the same groups above.

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

 Michael Garron Hospital – East Toronto Health Partners

  • Yesterday, will held two on-site clinics, four pop-up clinics, and two primary care clinics.
  • Vaccinated people who are age 12 years and older living in hot spot neighbourhoods.
  • Today, will hold two on-site clinics, two pop-up clinics, and two primary care clinics.
  • Will vaccinate people belonging to the same groups above.

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

Sunnybrook Health Sciences Centre

  • Yesterday, held one on-site clinic and one off-site clinic in partnership with Baycrest.
  • Vaccinated 1,100 people who are age 12 years and older receiving first doses, high-risk health care workers and people who are 80 years and older receiving second doses.
  • Today, will hold one on-site clinic and one off-site clinic in partnership with Baycrest.
  • Will vaccinate approximately 1,000 people belonging to the same groups.

For more information, please visit https://sunnybrook.ca/.

Participating pharmacies in Toronto

  • Toronto Public Health can confirm that as of yesterday morning, 287,204 people aged 12 and older received a COVID-19 vaccine at participating pharmacies in Toronto since the Provincial pilot began.
  • An update on the number of vaccinations in Toronto pharmacies will be provided on Tuesdays and Fridays as information is made available twice a week.

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.

To view a map and search for clinic locations across Toronto, including City-run facilities, pharmacies and hospitals, please visit www.toronto.ca/COVID19vaccinemap.

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