GTA vaccinations efforts continue, more seniors eligible to book shots
Posted March 19, 2021 6:39 am.
Last Updated March 19, 2021 3:29 pm.
The City of Toronto is making progress in its efforts to vaccinate those 80 and older.
Toronto Public Health says nearly 52,000 residents in that age group have received at least one COVID-19 shot, including those living in long-term care homes, retirement homes and other congregate settings.
That equals about 40 per cent of the city’s 80 and older population.
Three of Toronto’s mass vaccination clinics opened on Wednesday and on March 29, clinics at Malvern Community Recreation Centre and Mitchell Field Community Centre will open.
A sixth clinic at The Hangar will open on Monday, April 5.
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Registration for Torontonians 80+ years old is open at our mass immunization sites.
If a family member of yours falls within this age bracket, please offer them help – whether that be with registering or driving them to their appointment.
???? Book here: https://t.co/uLjNEQFOxx pic.twitter.com/p9z28ATnyi
— John Tory (@JohnTory) March 18, 2021
Peel Region opens its online booking portal on Friday for all residents 80 years and older.
Starting March 19, seniors 80 years and older will be able to book vaccine appointments at any of the six Region of Peel-run community clinics: https://t.co/9gxYHzz8Xi pic.twitter.com/0rdiNeQ6MR
— Peel Region (@regionofpeel) March 18, 2021
Halton Region announced Thursday they are expanding eligible residents who can book through the online system on Friday, including residents aged 75 and up and Indigenous adults who live in Halton aged 55 and older.
Clinics are now open in all Halton municipalities including Burlington, Halton Hills, Oakville, Milton.
(1/4) We are continuing to vaccinate priority groups identified by @ONgov. Starting March 19, more eligible #HaltonON residents can book through our online system, including residents aged 75+ and Indigenous adults who live in Halton aged 55+: https://t.co/M8kZPKc6hv pic.twitter.com/KsDUqiIGcu
— Halton Region (@RegionofHalton) March 18, 2021
York Region announced residents who were 75 and up could begin booking appointments on Thursday.
#YorkRegion residents 75+ (born in 1946 or earlier) can now book an appointment online for their #COVID19 vaccine at https://t.co/ibR67xYnxI. Vaccines are delivered by appointment ONLY; walk ins are not available. If trouble booking, please be patient and try again. Thank you. pic.twitter.com/hWKIqQXrnd
— York Region (@YorkRegionGovt) March 18, 2021
Durham Region continues to accept appointments for residents 80 and older.
Many supports are available for seniors to receive the #COVID19 vaccine.
Help is also available for seniors who need free or low-cost transportation.
Book online: https://t.co/C3ykoPWZbp
Book by phone: 1-888-444-5113
Let’s work together to get #DurhamRegion vaccinated! pic.twitter.com/7PPgx5sT6o— Durham Region Health Department (@DurhamHealth) March 17, 2021
