TORONTO — Ontario’s plan to immunize all adults in COVID-19 hot spots hit another speed bump Wednesday when four clinics in Toronto ran out of vaccines and had to cancel appointments or close temporarily.
Both the province and the city's top doctor said a delay in the latest shipment of Moderna vaccines was to blame for the supply shortages.
"We are only stocking our clinics with just enough vaccine to see us through until the next delivery," Dr. Eileen de Villa said. "There were vaccines that were anticipated to arrive on a certain date. Unfortunately, that date was missed."
In the city's east end - one of the hardest hit communities in Toronto - Scarborough Health Network said two clinics would remain closed until Monday, when a new shipment of vaccines is expected to arrive.