Those aged 75 and older will soon be able to book their COVID-19 vaccine appointments.
Starting on Monday, the province will expand the appointments available through its online booking system.
The Northwestern Health Unit confirms in a release that this applies to their clinics as well.
Officials say they’re rolling out the vaccine to this group ahead of schedule, since more than half of all Ontarians age 80 and above have received at least one dose.
“Thanks to the efforts of an army of frontline health care heroes and volunteers, we are getting needles in arms even faster than we had imagined,” says Premier Doug Ford. “All we need now is a steady and reliable supply of vaccines from the Federal government to ensure anyone who wants one, gets one as soon as possible so we can all stay safe.”
Since the provincial booking system was launched on Monday, more than 239,000 appointments have been scheduled for the first and second doses.
Those with a red-and-white health card, anyone who needs assistance, or who can’t access the online portal can phone 1-888-999-6488 Monday to Sunday between 8 AM and 8 PM.
