Team Toronto vaccination initiative reaches milestone of 75 per cent of Toronto adults receiving first dose of vaccine and 25 per cent second dose

Today, Mayor John Tory announced that the Team Toronto vaccination initiative has now administered first doses of a COVID-19 vaccine to more than 75 per cent of Toronto adults and second doses to more than 25 per cent of adults.

These major milestones – including having one in four adults fully vaccinated – mark important progress as Team Toronto works to get as many residents vaccinated as possible to fight COVID-19 and the Delta variant.

The City 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, 2,911,071 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered in Toronto as part of the overall Team Toronto initiative. As of yesterday evening, approximately 808,876 people have booked COVID-19 vaccination appointments at a City-operated clinic.

Everyone age 12 or older is encouraged to book their vaccination appointment as soon as possible by clicking the blue “Book a Vaccine” button at 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 to allow others to book. Appointments at City-run clinics can be cancelled or changed on the Province’s Manage Your Appointment(s) webpage or by calling the provincial booking line.

Yesterday, the City opened 30,000 new vaccination appointments, accessible through toronto.ca/covid-19 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.

For more information about what to expect when you get a COVID-19 vaccine please visit the Province’s What to expect when you get a COVID-19 vaccine webpage.

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.

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

Saturday, June 19

• George Harvey Collegiate Institute – First doses to individuals 12 years and older who live in any postal code, and second doses to individuals 12 years and older who attend school/live/work in hot spots.
• Afghan Canadian Islamic Community – Second doses for people who live/work/attend school in M1B, M1G, M1J, M1L, M1S, M3C, M3J, M3K, M3L, M3M, M3N, M4A, M4H, M6M, M6N, M9L, M9M, M9N, M9V, M9W or the Crescent Town community. First doses for individuals age 12 years and older who live in any “M” postal code.
• Thorncliffe Park Community Hub – Second doses for people who live/work/attend school in M1B, M1G, M1J, M1L, M1S, M3C, M3J, M3K, M3L, M3M, M3N, M4A, M4H, M6M, M6N, M9L, M9M, M9N, M9V, M9W or the Crescent Town community. First doses for individuals age 12 years and older who live in any “M” postal code.
• University of Toronto Scarborough – Individuals age 12 years and older who live/work in
• Tropicana Community Services – Individuals age 12 years and older who live/work in
• Don Montgomery Community Centre – Individuals age 12 years and older who live/work in

Sunday, June 20

• Dentonia Park – Second doses for people who live/work/attend school in M1B, M1G, M1J, M1L, M1S, M3C, M3J, M3K, M3L, M3M, M3N, M4A, M4H, M6M, M6N, M9L, M9M, M9N, M9V, M9W or the Crescent Town community. First doses for individuals age 12 years and older who live in any “M” postal code.
• University of Toronto Scarborough – Individuals age 12 years and older who live/work in Scarborough.

The City and healthcare partners are working to operate a total of approximately 38 clinics this weekend, 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

• Over the weekend, will vaccinate up to 16,799 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.
• Over the weekend, will hold two on-site clinics and four pop-up clinics.
• Will vaccinate people belonging to the same groups.

For more information, please visit unityhealth.to.

University Health Network

• Yesterday, held one on-site clinic and a mobile clinic.
• Vaccinated 1,826 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 and individuals living in shelters.
• Over the weekend, will hold one pop-up clinic.
• Will vaccinate 500 eligible residents.

For more information, please visit uhn.ca.

Michael Garron Hospital – East Toronto Health Partners

• Yesterday, held one on-site clinic and two primary care clinics, and deploy four mobile teams.
• Vaccinated people who are age 12 years or older.
• Over the weekend, will hold a primary care clinic and two mobiles.
• Will vaccinate people belonging to the same group.

For more information, please visit tehn.ca.

North York General Hospital – North York Toronto Health Partners

• Yesterday, held one on-site clinic and three mobile clinics.
• Vaccinated 4,136 people who are age 70 years and older, or had their first dose before May 9.
• Over the weekend, will hold three mobile clinics.
• Will vaccinate 5,750 people belonging to the same groups.

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

Scarborough Health Network

• Yesterday, held five on-site clinics and two mobile clinics.
• Vaccinated 5,235 people who are age 12 years and older and live/work in Scarborough, and individuals living in congregate settings.
• Over the weekend, will hold seven on-site clinics and a mobile clinic.
• Will vaccinate approximately 9,800 people who are age 12 years and older and live/ work in Scarborough, and individuals living in shelters.

For more information, please visit shn.ca.

CAMH

• Yesterday, held one on-site clinic.
• Vaccinated 316 people who are 12 years and older with a first dose, and people who received their first dose before May 9.

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, please visit the City’s COVID-19: Vaccine Clinic Locations webpage.

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