It starts at 8 am sharp
Beginning this morning, people 80 years of age or older can book an appointment for a COVID 19 vaccine through either the province's online registration portal or telephone number.
Premier Doug Ford is urging those who don't yet qualify for a shot to keep off the website so that it doesn't crash.
Niagara Public Health will have at least one vaccination clinic running every day of the week in different communities, beginning on the 18th.
When booking an appointment, residents will need to have their health card on hand
On the day of their appointment, residents will need the booking or QR code from the provincial booking portal, their health card, a loose fitting top or t-shirt and a mask.
If you were born in 1941 or earlier you can make an appointment by visiting Ontario.ca/bookvaccine or calling 1-888-999-6488.
The Niagara clinics will be open from 9:30 AM until 4:00 PM on March 18th and 19th, and from 9:30 AM until 6:00 PM for clinics after that.
First dates for clinics in each community include the following.
March 18 – Niagara Falls, MacBain Community Centre
March 24 – Welland, Niagara Centre YMCA
March 27 – Grimsby, Niagara West YMCA
March 29 – Fort Erie, Leisureplex
March 31 – Niagara-on-the-Lake, Community Centre
March 31 – Wainfleet, Firefighters’ Community Hall
April 1 – West Lincoln, Community Centre
April 2 – St. Catharines/Thorold, Brock University
April 2 – Lincoln, Lincoln Community Centre
April 7 – Port Colborne, Vale Health and Wellness Centre
April 8 – Pelham, Meridian Community Centre
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