NEWS RELEASE
YORK REGION
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The Regional Municipality of York is opening a supply of 19,000 appointments for COVID-19 vaccination for the following priorities:
- Residents who are 80 years of age and older (born in 1941 or before) and who live in York Region
- Highest and very high priority health-care workers who live or work in York Region
Eligible residents can book an appointment beginning Monday, March 15, 2021 at 8:30 a.m.
Appointments can be booked at york.ca/Covid19Vaccine.
The additional appointments will be for vaccinations at the following clinics:
- Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital, operated by Mackenzie Health
- Cornell Community Centre in Markham, operated by Eastern York Region North Durham (EYRND) Ontario Health Team (OHT)
- Georgina Ice Palace, operated by York Region Public Health
- NEW LOCATION: Maple Community Centre in Vaughan, operated by York Region Public Health
- Ray Twinney Recreation Complex in Newmarket, operated by Southlake Regional Health Centre
- Richmond Green Sports Centre in Richmond Hill, operated by York Region Public Health
Public Health Clinic dates and times vary for each location. Please visit york.ca/Covid19Vaccine for specific clinic details.
The process for clinics operated by York Region Public Health requires two steps. Individuals booking appointments must first create an account and then book an appointment.
Residents age 80+ who are not comfortable booking an online appointment are encouraged to seek out a support person (caregiver, family member or friend) who can assist in booking this appointment on their behalf. Telephone support is also available.
Contact centre information is available here.
Residents may be required to wait outside for a short period of time before their appointment, so it is important to properly prepare for your COVID-19 vaccine before visiting the clinic.
As vaccine supply increases, residents are encouraged to check back often for appointments that may become available. York Region will continue to publicly communicate new online booking opportunities through multiple communication channels, including york.ca, social media and our media and community partners.
To ensure all 19,000 appointments are available to those who are eligible, we encourage residents to book only one appointment per person and cancel any appointments they do not intend to use.
We ask everyone for their patience as we work to provide vaccines as quickly as possible. COVID-19 vaccines will save lives and livelihoods; vaccine supply is increasing over the next weeks and months.
Walk-in appointments are not available; please do not visit a vaccination clinic without an appointment – you will be turned away.
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