Media Release

York Region residents born in 1946 or before can book appointments beginning Thursday, March 18 at 8:30 a.m.

Newmarket – The Regional Municipality of York is advancing those eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations to York Region residents age 75 years and older (born 1946 and earlier) as the Region continues to deliver vaccines identified in the Government of Ontario’s COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Plan.

Effective Thursday, March 18, 2021 beginning at 8:30 a.m., York Region residents age 75 years of age and older can book an appointment for their COVID-19 vaccination by visiting york.ca/COVID19Vaccine

York Region Public Health is working with our local health care partners to provide COVID-19 vaccines for this newly eligible priority group at the following clinic locations:

  • NEW LOCATION – Aaniin Community Centre located in the City of Markham, operated by York Region Public Health (Opening Monday, March 22, 2021)
  • Cornell Community Centre located in the City of Markham, operated by Eastern York Region North Durham (EYRND) Ontario Health Team (OHT)
  • Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital located in the City of Vaughan, operated by Mackenzie Health
  • Georgina Ice Palace located in the Town of Georgina, operated by York Region Public Health
  • Maple Community Centre located in the City of Vaughan, operated by York Region Public Health
  • Ray Twinney Recreation Complex located in the Town of Newmarket, operated by Southlake Regional Health Centre
  • Richmond Green Sports Centre located in the City of Richmond Hill, operated by York Region Public Health        

Clinic dates and times vary for each location. Please visit york.ca/COVID19Vaccine for specific clinic details.

Each eligible individual can book their first COVID-19 vaccination appointment online; telephone support is available and is listed under the applicable clinic.

COVID-19 vaccines are available to the following:

  • York Region residents 75 years of age and older (born in 1946 or earlier)
  • Highest, very high and high priority health care workers as identified in the Ministry of Health’s guidance on Health Care Work Prioritization that work or live in York Region
  • Staff, essential caregivers and any residents that 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
  • Eligible adult recipients of chronic home care

York Region Public Health, in partnership with our hospital and paramedic services partners, is working to ensure all eligible and vulnerable residents who cannot attend a clinic receive a COVID-19 vaccine. The approach to reach these homebound individuals is through our mobile outreach teams; however, some may also find the drive-thru clinics opening soon as a good option. Outreach will begin to homebound individuals receiving homecare next week. The drive-thru site at Canada’s Wonderland is scheduled to begin operations the week of March 29, 2021. Drive-thru clinics will also be by appointment only.

As vaccine supply increases, residents are encouraged to check back often for appointments that may become available. York Region will continue to publicly communicate new online booking opportunities through multiple communication channels, including york.ca, social media and our media and community partners.

To ensure all appointments are available to those who are eligible, we encourage residents to book only one appointment per person and cancel any appointments they do not intend to use.

Appointments are required. Walk-in appointments are not available. Please do not visit a vaccination clinic without an appointment – you will be turned away.

York Region will continue to offer additional appointments as vaccine becomes available. We encourage everyone to get these safe and effective vaccines which protects against COVID-19.

Mike Anderson
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