About 25,000 new COVID-19 vaccination appointments will be available at some York Region clinics as of tomorrow morning, with eligibility extended to pregnant women and residents in an additional Vaughan hot spot community.
As of Tuesday, April 27 at 8:30 a.m., eligible residents — including those aged 35 years and older in postal code L4H in Vaughan— can book appointments for first doses of the vaccine at york.ca/COVID19Vaccine, according to York Region director of communications Patrick Casey.
Appointments are required, as walk-in appointments are not available, he said.
Residents age 40 years of age and older can book AstraZeneca vaccine appointments at select pharmacies and primary care settings in York Region or at the Soccer City vaccine clinic in Whitchurch-Stouffville.
"As case numbers continue to rise around the region and throughout the province, residents are reminded the best vaccine is the first one offered to you. Everyone is encouraged to take whichever vaccine is available to them as soon as possible," Casey said.
Eligible residents should check back for appointments that may become available due to no-shows and cancelled appointments, he added.
Under the province's phase 2 distribution plan, COVID-19 vaccines are available in York Region to the following:
- UPDATE: York Region residents age 35+ and older who live in the following identified high priority communities in York Region (Vaughan postal codes: L4H (NEW), L4L, L6A, L4K, L4J; Markham L3S)
- UPDATE: Individuals (and one of their caregivers) with highest and high risk health conditions, which now includes pregnant individuals
- Residents age 60+ (born in 1961 or earlier)
- Special education staff who live or work in York Region
- Highest, very high and high priority health care workers who work or live in York Region
- Staff, essential caregivers and any residents who have not yet received a first dose in long-term care homes, 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 members of their households
- Adults 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
