TORONTO Ontario’s plan to immunize all adults in COVID-19 hot spots hit another speed bump Wednesday when four clinics in Toronto ran out of vaccines and had to cancel appointments or close temporarily.
Both the province and the city s top doctor said a delay in the latest shipment of Moderna vaccines was to blame for the supply shortages. We are only stocking our clinics with just enough vaccine to see us through until the next delivery, Dr. Eileen de Villa said. There were vaccines that were anticipated to arrive on a certain date. Unfortunately, that date was missed.
In the city s east end - one of the hardest hit communities in Toronto - Scarborough Health Network said two clinics would remain closed until Monday, when a new shipment of vaccines is expected to arrive.
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Ontario’s plan to immunize all adults in COVID-19 hot spots hit another speed bump Wednesday when four clinics in Toronto ran out of vaccines and had to cancel appointments or close temporarily.
Both the province and the city’s top doctor said a delay in the latest shipment of Moderna vaccines was to blame for the supply shortages.
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“We are only stocking our clinics with just enough vaccine to see us through until the next delivery,” Dr. Eileen de Villa said. “There were vaccines that were anticipated to arrive on a certain date. Unfortunately, that date was missed.”
List of COVID-19 vaccine clinics temporarily closing due to vaccine shortage
by News staff
Last Updated Apr 14, 2021 at 6:58 pm EDT
Disruptions in COVID-19 vaccine shipments to Ontario have forced several vaccination clinics to temporarily close in the midst of a troubling third wave.
The following clinics are affected. Reopening dates are dependent on supply. (This list will be updated if/when other clinics are affected):
Scarborough Health Network:
Centenary hospital, 2867 Ellesmere Road (closing April 14)
Seneca College, 1750 Finch Ave E, Newnham Campus (Room G2652) (closing April 17)
Thorncliffe Park Community Hub, 45 Overlea Blvd. Unit 108A (closing April 14)
York Region was also forced to close its drive-thru clinic at Canada’s Wonderland due to supply shortages and the University Health Network has paused vaccine appointment registrations for 18-49 year olds in three hotspot communities due to the shortfall.