The light at the end of the tunnel slowly grows brighter, as more Ontarians will be able to rebook their second COVID-19 vaccine appointment.
The province continues to speed up the vaccine process for more groups. Those who got their first shot on or before May 9 are next in line.
That group can book or re-schedule their second appointment starting on June 21.
During the week of June 28, all Ontario adults will be able to move their second dose up sooner, to a minimum of 28 days after their first shot.
Northwestern Health Unit has already pushed up that eligibility.
Health Minister Christine Elliott says as of June 17, more than three-quarters of all adults in the province have received at least one shot, while 19 per cent are fully vaccinated.
Although vaccines became available less than a month ago for youth aged 12 to 17, nearly half of that age group have received their first shot.
Solicitor General Sylvia Jones urges you not to be picky when it comes to your second dose, whether you received Moderna or Pfizer first.
“As you get that opportunity to get your second dose, you will know what you are receiving, but take it,” says Jones, “because it will protect you and your loved ones.”
Jones notes the data shows it’s safe and effective to receive different vaccines for your first and second doses.
Ontario has seen a solid stream of vaccines delivered in June, which will continue the rest of the month. It includes an extra one million Moderna doses to arrive Thursday night.
