More Ontarians can book second dose of COVID-19 vaccine through provincial system

More Ontarians are eligible to book their second dose of a COVID-19 vaccine through the provincial system.

Those aged 70 and older, as well as people who received their first dose of an mRNA vaccine on or before April 18, can now book their second shot on the province’s website or through its phone line.

Ontario is accelerating second doses of the #COVID19 vaccine ahead of schedule!

Individuals 70+ in 2021, as well as those who received a first dose of an mRNA vaccine on or before April 18, are invited to book an accelerated second dose appointment. https://t.co/fjQBOEZ6Yk pic.twitter.com/7FszB4Abt4

— Christine Elliott (@celliottability) June 4, 2021

The expansion comes as Ontario nears a vaccination milestone: 10 million doses administered.

On Sunday, the province reported that it had given out more than 9,992,000 doses, with more than a million Ontarians fully vaccinated.

Meanwhile, the province’s incoming chief medical officer of health begins his transition to the new role on Monday.

Dr. Kieran Moore will start working with the current top public health official, Dr. David Williams, before taking over in a few weeks time.

RELATED STORY: AstraZeneca recipients in Ontario may get 2nd shot of same vaccine, Pfizer or Moderna