Toronto Public Health (TPH) says it will be held COVID-19 Vaccination clinics pop up at Caribbean Carnival and other summer festivals this week.
TPH said in a statement, “Bringing COVID-19 vaccines to social and cultural events is part of Team Toronto’s ongoing equity-focused, hyper-local mobile strategy, which provides residents with accessible and convenient vaccination opportunities in those locations. where they live, work and play.” News release.
According to TPH, the clinics will be held at the following locations:
- Under the Stars on July 27 from 5 PM to 9 PM at Regent’s Park at 620 Dundas Street East
- Toronto Caribbean Carnival on July 30 from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Marilyn Bell Park at 1095 Lake Shore Blvd.
- Ghana Fest Canada on July 31st from 12 noon to 7 p.m. at Earl Bells Park at 4169 Bathurst Street
TPH said the clinics are family-friendly and will offer first, second, third and onward doses as well as pediatric shots to those who are eligible. Vaccines from both Pfizer and Moderna will be available.
The city said no appointments or health cards were required, and the clinics would operate on a walk-in basis.
“All eligible residents are encouraged to receive their third and fourth doses as soon as possible. As with vaccinations for other diseases, people are best protected when their COVID-19 vaccinations are up to date,” the news release read.
TPH said that COVID-19 vaccination is “scientifically proven to reduce the risk of illness, hospitalization and death while protecting people, their loved ones and the community.”
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