The Ray Twinney Complex in Newmarket is once again buzzing with activity as York Region s COVID numbers continue to decline and its vaccination rate continues to climb.
Published Sunday, May 2, 2021 10:51PM EDT As the province opens its vaccine portal to those 18 years and older in hot spot neighbourhoods this week, York Region Public Health said Sunday that it is not booking appointments for individuals between the ages of 18 and 34 in hot spots at this time due to a lack of supply. Confused? Many York Region residents are too, some taking to social mediato seek clarification. (We also received some emails.) So, who is eligible for a vaccine in York Region this week? Well, it depends on where you book.
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Who: 18+ in York Region hot spot postal codes identified by province (L0J, L3S, L3T, L4B, L4E, L4H, L4J, L4K, L4L, L6A, L6B, L6C, L6E) (starting May 3); York residents 55+ not in hot spots (beginning May 10, the age eligibility will be lowered to 50+)
TORONTO As the province opens its vaccine portal to those 18 years and older in hot spot neighbourhoods this week, York Region Public Health said Sunday that it is not booking appointments for individuals between the ages of 18 and 34 in hot spots at this time due to a lack of supply. Confused? Many York Region residents are too, some taking to social media to seek clarification. (We also received some emails.) So, who is eligible for a vaccine in York Region this week? Well, it depends on where you book. PROVINCIAL BOOKING PORTAL Who: 18+ in York Region hot spot postal codes identified by province (L0J, L3S, L3T, L4B, L4E, L4H, L4J, L4K, L4L, L6A, L6B, L6C, L6E) (starting May 3); York residents 55+ not in hot spots (beginning May 10, the age eligibility will be lowered to 50+)
Seniors aged 60-and-up, school staff among many eligible to receive vaccines as part of Phase 2
by Lucas Casaletto
Last Updated Mar 5, 2021 at 10:38 pm EDT
An update on Ontario’s vaccination timeline has been released showing that a significant portion of long-term care residents is now immunized against the virus with details on who can expect a vaccine as part of Phase 2, including, but not limited to, secondary and elementary school staff.
The plan will see shots administered based on risk factors including age, neighbourhood, existing health conditions and inability to work from home.
The province says it’s effectively speeding up its vaccination process, showing that anyone above the age of 60 in COVID-19 hotspots will be able to be treated against COVID-19 by May into early June.