News Release
June 17, 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, 2,801,339 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered in Toronto.

Team Toronto has hit a new all-time high record with the seven-day average vaccination now at 44,675 total doses per day. As of yesterday evening, approximately 812,470 people have booked COVID-19 vaccination appointments at a City-operated clinic.

In response to unprecedented demand for second dose vaccine appointments, yesterday, the City added 30,000 appointments for the Moderna vaccine at City-run immunization clinics between June 22 and 27.

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.

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 available appointments.

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:

  • Jimmie Simpson Recreation Centre – Second doses for individuals who live/work/attend school in M1B, M1G, M1J, M1S, M3J, M3K, M3L, M3M, M3N, M4A, M4H, M6M, M6N, M9L, M9M, M9N, M9V and M9W. First doses for individuals age 12 years and older who live in any “M” postal code.
  • Don Bosco – 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.
  • University of Toronto Scarborough – Individuals age 12 years and older who live/work in Scarborough.
  • Islamic Research Center of Canada (M1L) – Individuals age 12 years and older who live/work in Scarborough.

The City and healthcare partners are working to operate a total of approximately 50 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 8,583 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.
  • Today, will hold three on-site clinics, two mobile clinics and five 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 on-site clinics and three mobile clinics.
  • Vaccinated 2,941 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, homebound patients, and individuals living in congregate settings and shelters.
  • Today, will hold two on-site clinics and two mobile clinics.
  • Will vaccinate 2,443 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, three primary care clinics, and a pop-up clinic, and deployed two mobile teams.
  • Vaccinated people who are age 12 years or older.
  • Today, will hold one on-site clinic, a pop-up clinic, and four 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 3,160 people who are age 70 years and older (second dose) and homebound patients.
  • Today, will hold one on-site clinic and three mobile clinics.
  • Will vaccinate 4,216 people belonging to the same groups.

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

Scarborough Health Network

  • Yesterday, held four on-site clinics and two mobile clinics.
  • Vaccinated 4,738 people who are age 12 years and older who live or work in Scarborough, and individuals living in congregate settings.
  • Today, will hold four on-site clinics and four mobile clinics.
  • Will vaccinate approximately 4,905 people belonging to the same groups, as well as individuals living in shelters.

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

CAMH 

  • Yesterday, held one on-site clinic.
  • Vaccinated 317 people who are age 12 years and older, and 70 years or older (first and second doses).
  • Today, will hold one on-site clinic.
  • Will vaccinate 339 people belonging to the same groups.

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.

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