News Release
June 23, 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, 3,060,602 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered in Toronto.

As of yesterday evening, approximately 839,334 people have booked COVID-19 vaccination appointments at a City-operated clinic and more than 30 per cent of Torontonians have their second dose of vaccine.

Getting a second dose is vital in Toronto’s fight against COVID-19 and the Delta variant (B.1.617.2) that is more infectious than other strains of the virus. Recent studies have shown that two weeks after the second dose of COVID-19 vaccine, a person’s protection against the Delta variant is 50 per cent higher than one dose alone.

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 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 1,820 people at the following pop-up clinics:

  • Malvern Christian Assembly (M1B) – Individuals who are 12 years and older living or working in Scarborough
  • Thorncliffe Park Youth Centre – Individuals who are 12 years and older
  • John the Evangelist Catholic School (open to all M postal codes) – Individuals who are 12 years and older living in hotspot neighbourhoods

The City and healthcare partners are working to operate a total of approximately 49 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 17,801 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, 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 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 two on-site clinics, and two mobile clinics.
  • Vaccinated 1,119 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, people living in shelters and congregate settings, and homebound patients.
  • Today, will hold three on-site clinics and three mobile clinics.
  • Will vaccinate 3,100 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, two primary care clinics, one pop-up clinic, and deployed four mobile teams.
  • Vaccinated people who are age 12 years or older.
  • Today, will hold two on-site clinics, and four primary care clinics, and deploy four mobile teams.
  • Will vaccinate people belonging to the same groups.

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

North York General Hospital – North York Toronto Health Partners

  • Yesterday, held one on-site clinic and five mobile clinics.
  • Vaccinated 2,590 people who are age 70 years and older, or had their first dose before May 9, or live in congregate setting.
  • Today, will hold one on-site clinic and five mobile clinics.
  • Will vaccinate 3,559 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 5,553 people who are age 12 years and older who live or work in
  • Today, will hold five on-site clinics and one mobile
  • Will vaccinate approximately 4,808 belonging to the same groups above, as well as living in congregate setting.

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

 CAMH

  • Yesterday, held one on-site clinic.
  • Vaccinated 328 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.
  • Today, will hold one on-site
  • Will vaccinate 377 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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