The COVID-19 vaccine clinics are expanding in the Timiskaming Health Unit region.
Timiskaming is one of 11 health units booking appointments for people aged 70 years and up starting at 8 a.m. today, according to a provincial announcement.
The Porcupine Health Unit has not opened up appointments for this demographic yet. In the Timmins area, clinics for people 75 years and up are scheduled to start this week.
"As vaccine supply is delivered across the province and additional public health units begin vaccinating individuals aged 70 and over, vaccine administration rates may differ based on local context. Rollout and timing has been further impacted by the latest delay in shipment of the Moderna vaccine, initially planned for March 30 but now delayed until April 7. For more information on local vaccine rollout, individuals are encouraged to contact their local public health unit," reads the news release.
Appointments for the TImiskaming clinics can be booked online or by calling 1-888-999-6488. The vaccine information hotline is open daily from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
