Durham Region administers over 107,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccines

Whitby, Ontario – Durham Region Health Department and Lakeridge Health have reached a milestone in the delivery of COVID-19 vaccines with over 107,000 doses being administered to area residents. As of April 4, 106,052 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered at community and hospital clinics, and 1,371 doses have been administered to area residents through mobile clinics.

“This is a tremendous accomplishment that we’re happy to report and we extend our thanks to Lakeridge Health for their ongoing partnership in the delivery of COVID-19 vaccine to the community,” said Dr. Robert Kyle, Durham Region Medical Officer of Health. “We encourage all members of our community to get vaccinated as soon as they’re eligible, as this vaccine is a very crucial step in helping to curb the spread of COVID-19.

“While this represents a great achievement for Durham Region, unfortunately, we are also seeing that cases are increasing across our community. The combination of getting vaccinated and continuing with public health measures such as wearing a mask, physical distancing and hand hygiene, will provide the best protection to residents during the ongoing pandemic.”

Currently, the Health Department is providing vaccine for individuals 65 and older, or those who will be turning 65 this year, as well as individuals in the Highest-Risk and High-Risk Health Conditions groups and residents in High Risk Congregate Living Settings. As more vaccine becomes available, the Health Department will continue expanding vaccines to more populations, as outlined in the province’s vaccine distribution plan.

Eligible residents are encouraged to book an appointment at any community clinic in Ajax, Clarington, Pickering, Whitby and in north Durham in Brock, Scugog and Uxbridge by visiting www.durham.ca/vaccineappointment. Residents who need assistance to book an appointment can call 1-888-444-5113. Appointments are also available at the Oshawa site located at Durham College/Ontario Tech University Campus Ice Centre. Residents can book an appointment at the Oshawa location at covidvaccine.lh.ca or call 905-721-4828. For a listing of all clinic locations or for more information on the COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan for Durham Region visit www.durham.ca/covidvaccines.

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For more information, please contact the Health Department