News Release
June 14, 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, 2,663,838 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered in Toronto.

Vaccinations at City clinics are by appointment only and walk-in clients cannot be accommodated.

Today at 8 a.m. the City will open more than 60,000 additional bookings for vaccination appointments between June 14 and July 4 at City-run immunization clinics. Including these new appointments, the City will now be able to provide approximately 180,000 vaccinations at its clinics over this three-week period. As well, second dose eligibility will be expanded at 8 a.m. today and all Toronto residents, regardless of neighbourhood, who received a first dose of Pfizer or Moderna vaccine on May 9 or earlier or who received a first dose AstraZeneca vaccine more than eight weeks ago will be able to book an accelerated second dose appointment in the provincial booking system. Learn about eligibility (including people 12 years and older) at COVID-19: How to Get Vaccinated – City of Toronto.

Everyone age 12 years or older is encouraged to book a first dose 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. This allows others to book an available appointment and ensures that the City and healthcare partners can vaccinate the maximum number of people every day as quickly as possible.

For 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 vaccine to the neighbourhoods most in need.

Today, Team Toronto Mobile Sprint Strategy will vaccinate thousands of people at the following pop-up clinics:

  • Don Bosco pop-up clinic – first doses to individuals 12 years and older who live/work/attend school in any “M” postal code and second doses to individuals 12 years and older going to school, living or working in Delta hotspot postal codes
  • Charles E Webster School – Individuals age 12 years and older, Delta hot spots, first and second doses
  • Woburn Collegiate Institute (M1G) – Individuals 12 years of age and older who live/work/attend school in any “M” postal code in Scarborough
  • Thomas Lester Wells Public School (M1X) – Individuals 12 years of age and older who live/work/attend school in any “M” postal code in Scarborough
  • Victoria Village Arena (M4A, M4H, M1B, M1G, M1J, M1S, M3J, M3K, M3L, M3M, M3N, M6M, M6N, M9L, M9M, M9N, M9V, M9W) – Individuals receiving their second doses that have either received their first dose of Pfizer at least 21 days ago or received their first dose of AstraZeneca at least 12 weeks ago and first doses for individuals 12 years of age and older who live/work/attend school in any “M” postal code

The City and healthcare partners are working to operate a total of approximately 32 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 5,897 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 and four pop-up clinics.
  • Vaccinated 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 eligible for their second doses.
  • Today, will hold two on-site 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

  • Today, will hold three mobile clinics.
  • Will vaccinate 388 people who are homebound, and individuals living in shelters.
    For more information, please visit www.uhn.ca.

North York General Hospital – North York Toronto Health Partners

  •  Yesterday, held four mobile clinics.
  • Vaccinated 3,000 people who are 12 years of age and older receiving first doses, and people who are eligible for their second doses.
  • Today, will hold three mobile clinics.
  • Will vaccinate 3,120 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.
  • Vaccinated 2,400 people who are age 12 years and older, high-risk health care workers and people who are 70 years and older receiving second doses.
  • Today, will hold one pop-up clinic and a mobile clinic.
  •  Will vaccinate 3,520 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 7,800 people who are age 12 years and older and live or work in Scarborough, and individuals living in shelters and congregate settings.
  • Today, will hold four on-site clinics.
  • Will vaccinate approximately 4,250 people who are 12 years and older who live or work in Scarborough and live in hot spot neighbourhoods.
    For more information, please visit www.shn.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.

To 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.

 

This news release was updated on June 14 to reflect that all people who received a first dose AstraZeneca vaccine eight weeks or more ago are, as of 8 a.m. on June 14, eligible to book accelerated second dose appointments through the provincial booking system for City-run immunization clinics. 

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