COVID-19 Updates

Eligibility for earlier COVID-19 vaccine 2nd dose now available to more area residents

Province designates Durham Region as a Delta variant of concern hot spot

Whitby, Ontario - Beginning June 21 at 8 a.m., Durham Region residents 18-years and older who received a first dose of either Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, will be eligible to reschedule for an earlier second dose appointment at area mass immunization clinics, based on vaccine availability. This change follows the provincial announcement on June 17 which designated Durham Region as a Delta variant of concern hot spot....

Health Department to begin rebooking second dose appointments for individuals 80+

Province fast-tracks second dose eligibility for this age group

Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department will begin rescheduling second dose appointments for individuals 80 and older on May 31 at 8 a.m. Existing scheduled appointments will be moved forward based on vaccine availability starting with dates around June 11. This change follows the provincial announcement on May 28 to accelerate second dose appointments for this eligibility group.

Due to current limited supply of Moderna...

Health Department expands eligibility for vaccine to individuals 12+

Province unexpectedly moved up original eligibility date from May 31 to May 23

Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department is expanding vaccine eligibility to individuals 12 years and older. Bookings for this eligibility group will be available starting May 25 at 9 p.m. To book appointments, visit www.durham.ca/vaccineappointment or call 1-888-444-5113. Identification with date of birth is required. Individuals must be 12 years or older at the time of appointment.

On May 13, the Ontario...

Health Department declares north Oshawa L1L as a hot spot postal code area

Eligibility at area mass immunization clinics also open to 18+

Whitby, Ontario - Durham Region Health Department has declared the L1L north Oshawa postal code as a hot spot area. Starting May 17 at 9 p.m., eligible individuals will be able to book vaccine appointments for this hot spot area at the Ontario Tech Ice Campus clinic. Appointments are open to individuals who live or work in the L1L area. To book appointments, visit covidvaccine.lh.ca or call 905-721-4828. Identification is required...

Health Department expands COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to include essential workers Group 2

Eligibility for residents 40+ and At-Risk health conditions to be included on May 10

Whitby, Ontario - As outlined by the province, Durham Region Health Department is expanding eligibility for COVID-19 vaccine to include essential workers who cannot work from home – Group 2, effective May 7. Area residents who are part of this eligibility group are now able to book appointments at any community mass immunization clinic located in all Durham Region municipalities. To book appointments visit