News Release
June 21, 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 — including a focus on in-home second doses of vaccines for vulnerable homebound Torontonians in their place of residence.

To date, 2,991,340 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered in Toronto as part of the overall Team Toronto initiative. As of yesterday evening, approximately 814,783 people have booked COVID-19 vaccination appointments at a City-operated clinic.

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.

Today, the remaining 60,000 appointments announced on Friday will open for the week of June 28. The 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 or by calling the provincial booking line.

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 vaccines to the neighbourhoods most in need.

Today, Team Toronto Mobile Sprint Strategy will vaccinate approximately 230 people at the following pop-up clinic:

  • Sir William Osler High School – Children with special needs

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 8,676 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 

  • Today, will hold two on-site clinics, a mobile clinic and four pop-up clinics.
  • Will vaccinate 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.

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

University Health Network

  • Today, will deploy three mobile teams.
  • Will vaccinate 617 people who live in congregate settings and shelters, and homebound patients.

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

Michael Garron Hospital – East Toronto Health Partners

  • Today, will hold one on-site clinic and two mobile clinics.
  • Will vaccinate people who are age 12 years or older.

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

 North York General Hospital – North York Toronto Health Partners

  • Today, will hold one on-site clinic and two mobile clinics.
  • Will vaccinate 3,850 people who are age 70 years and older or had their first dose before May 9.

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

Scarborough Health Network

  • Today, will hold four on-site clinics and two mobile clinics.
  • Will vaccinate approximately 4,500 people who are age 12 years and older, and live/ work in Scarborough.

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.

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

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