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Teachers and education workers will be able to book their COVID-19 vaccine starting Thursday, the province and North Bay Parry Sound District Health Unit confirmed.
As of 8 a.m. Thursday, the following groups will be eligible to book a COVID-19 vaccination appointment through the provincial online booking system and call centre, or through their public health units:
Individuals turning 50 and over in 2021
Individuals with high-risk health conditions
People who cannot work from home who fall under Group 1, including remaining elementary and secondary school workers
First Nations, Inuit and Métis individuals
The province stated in a media release over the weekend that “due to a stable and reliable increase in vaccine supply, this week, the Ontario government will further expand booking eligibility for COVID-19 vaccination appointments across the province.”