The new COVID-19 vaccination mass drive-thru clinic at Canada’s Wonderland is expected to administer about 1,600 doses every day when it's fully operational.
The Regional Municipality of York is opening the additional clinic on Monday, March 29 at 1 Canada's Wonderland Drive in Vaughan, with limited appointments initially available beginning at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, March 26 at york.ca/COVID19Vaccine.
"This clinic format provides another option for residents who have mobility constraints to receive a vaccine from the comfort of a vehicle," said York Region spokesperson Patrick Casey.
Appointments are required. Drive-up appointments are not available.
Priority groups currently eligible for COVID-19 vaccines according to the Government of Ontario’s COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan are:
- York Region residents 70 years of age and older (born in 1951 or earlier)
- Highest, Very High and High Priority Health Care Workers who live or work in York Region
- Staff, essential caregivers and any residents not yet received a first dose in long-term care homes, high-risk retirement homes and First Nations elder care homes
- Alternative level of care patients in hospitals who have a confirmed admission to a long-term care home, retirement home or other congregate care home for seniors
- Staff, residents and caregivers in retirement homes and other congregate care settings for seniors
- Indigenous adults and adult members of their households
- Adults with a chronic condition receiving home care services and who live in York Region (appropriate documentation will be required)
- Faith leaders who live or work in York Region AND provide end-of-life care, care of the deceased, care of those who are unwell or provides pastoral services in vulnerable settings.
