News Release
June 29, 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, 3,368,842 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered in Toronto as part of the overall Team Toronto initiative. As of yesterday evening, approximately 777,776 people have booked COVID-19 vaccination appointments at a City-operated clinic.

As of yesterday, second dose appointments can be booked by anyone, including youth age 12 to 17, who received a first Pfizer or Moderna vaccine at least 28 days ago or a first AstraZeneca vaccine at least eight weeks ago. More information on second dose eligibility is on the Province of Ontario’s COVID-19 vaccines: getting your second dose webpage.

To accommodate a surge in demand for vital second doses, the City of Toronto immunization clinics will be adding more than 375,000 vaccination appointments – 125,000 appointments each for the weeks of July 5, July 12 and July 19 – to the provincial booking system as of 8 a.m. this morning.

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. Appointments at City-run clinics can be cancelled or changed at the provincial Vaccine Appointment Booking webpage or by calling the provincial booking line.

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, a Team Toronto Mobile Sprint Strategy partner will vaccinate many people at the following pop-up clinic:

  • Warden Hilltop Community Centre (M1B, M1G, M1J, M1K, M1L, M1R, M1S, M2R, M3J, M3K, M3L, M3M, M3N, M4A, M4H, M6M, M6N, M9L, M9M, M9N, M9R, M9V, M9W ) – First and second doses are available to individuals 12 years of age and older on the day of vaccination who live, work, or attend school in any “M” postal code.

The City and healthcare partners are working to operate a total of approximately 47 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 17,763 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, one mobile clinics, and five 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 two on-site clinics, and three mobile clinics.
  • Vaccinated 3,101 people who are healthcare workers and students, long-term care staff, essential caregivers, patients with priority health conditions, Indigenous peoples, and people age 12 years and older.
  • Today, will hold three on-site clinics and three mobile clinics.
  • Will vaccinate 2,695 people belonging to the same groups.

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

Michael Garron Hospital – East Toronto Health Partners

  • Yesterday, held one primary care clinic.
  • Today, will hold four primary care clinics, and three mobile clinics.
  • Will vaccinate people age 12 years and older.

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

North York General Hospital – North York Toronto Health Partners

  • Yesterday, held one on-site clinic and three mobile clinics.
  • Vaccinated 3,410 people who are age 70 years and older or had their first dose before May 30 or live in congregate living.
  • Today, will hold one on-site clinic and three mobile clinics.
  • Will vaccinate 3,900 people belonging to the same groups, as well as priority neighbourhoods.

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 3,000 people who are age 12 years and older and seniors receiving first and second doses.
  • Today, will hold one pop-up clinic, and a mobile clinic.
  • Will vaccinate 2,500 people belonging to the same groups.

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

Scarborough Health Network

  • Yesterday, held four on-site clinics and two mobile clinics.
  • Vaccinated 3,787 people who are age 12 years and older who live or work in Scarborough and who live in congregate settings.
  • Today, will hold four on-site clinics and three mobile clinics.
  • Will vaccinate approximately 4,683 people belonging to the same groups above.

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

CAMH

  • Yesterday, held one on-site clinic.
  • Vaccinated 366 people 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 clinic.
  • Will vaccinate 454 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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