Ontario is now on track to administer first doses of COVID-19 vaccines to 65 per cent of adults by the end of May, provincial health officials said Wednesday.
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Individuals Aged 18 and Over in Hotspots Eligible to Book as of May 3
May 02, 2021
TORONTO 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.
“With additional supply our government is increasing access to the COVID-19 vaccines in the communities hardest hit by COVID-19,” said Christine Elliott, Deputy Premier and Minister of Health. “Continuing to focus on getting vaccines in the arms of those most at risk will help to stop the spread of COVID-19 in these communities, protect our hospital capacity and save lives. I continue to urge everyone to sign up to receive the vaccine as soon as it’s your turn.”
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OTTAWA Jurisdictions across the country have been following a national vaccine panelâs recommendation to prolong the time between the first and second doses of two-shot COVID-19 vaccines to up to four months. However, with Canadaâs vaccine supply set to increase, will provinces start to shorten the interval between shots? CTVNews.ca looked into several provincesâ current policies and whether some have plans to change their approach anytime soon, and where things stand when it comes to Canadaâs uncommonly long COVID-19 vaccine dosing intervals. The National Advisory Committee on Immunization (NACI)âan arm s-length volunteer advisory panel of medical experts that makes recommendations on the use of vaccinesârecommended March 3 to put off second shots in order to make COVID-19 protection as widespread as possible with the limited doses Canada had, despite it being against the manufacturersâ advice.
TORONTO, Ont. - The age threshold for individuals eligible to book a COVID-19 vaccine through the province’s online booking portal will be lowered to 55, while the provincial government anticipates all adults over the age of 18 can start booking appointments by the end of next month.
Those aged 55 and over can book an appointment starting Friday at 8 a.m. through the province s online booking system. This is exciting news, said Minister of Health Christine Elliott. The way out of the pandemic is vaccines and the light at the end of the tunnel grows brighter every day. However, until the majority of Canadians receive both doses of the vaccine we must continue to follow all public health measures.