Ontario Will Start Vaccinating A New Age Group At Pharmacies Next Week

Ontario aims to get everyone their first dose by June 20.
Ontario COVID-19 Vaccines Will Be Given To New Age Group Next Week
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The Ontario government announced on Friday that they will start vaccinating a new age group starting next week. 

According to Rick Hillier, chair of Ontario’s COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Task Force, those between the ages of 60 and 64 will now be eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine. 

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Those who are eligible will be able to get their dose in participating pharmacies near them. 

"We're going to follow the best medical guidance that we have and start vaccinating those from age 60 to 64 next week in participating pharmacies," Hillier announced. 

Around 500 pharmacies in Kingston, Toronto and Windsor-Essex will be part of a soft launch for the upcoming vaccinations.

Hillier states that the exact locations, as well as information on how to book your appointment, will become available in the coming days. 

He also states that the province aims to have a first dose administered to everyone in Ontario by June 20. 

"I would like to see us be able to wrap this up, for the first needle in our arms [...] by the first day of summer."

Health Canada has a robust website with all the latest information on the vaccines and can answer any questions you may have. Click here for more information.

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  • Allysha Howse
    Allysha Howse was the Ontario Editor for Narcity Canada. Based in Toronto with seven years of experience as a leading journalist, she has been able to bring breaking news to readers across the country. Over the past year, she has been able to help Narcity reach record-breaking growth and bring original Ontario-focused stories to the fingertips of millennials. Allysha specialized in Books and Media Studies at the University of Toronto and has publications in Snapd Media.

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