Vaccine news + OCA meeting invitation
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Mercredi - Séance d’information publique en français sur les vaccins contre la COVID-19
Thursday - You are invited to OCA’s virtual Board meeting
Ongoing pop-up vaccine clinics in our neighbourhood
AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine available to people aged 40 and older
1. Mercredi - Séance d’information publique en français sur les vaccins contre la COVID-19
Santé Publique Ottawa vous invite à nous rejoindre pour une séance d’information à propos de la COVID-19 et des vaccins à Ottawa. La présentation sera suivie d’une période de questions et réponses. Cet événement se déroulera en français, le mercredi 21 avril 2021, 16 h 00 - 17 h 30, https://ottawa-ca.zoom.us/j/94447890745.
2. Thursday - You are invited to OCA’s virtual Board meeting
Join the OCA Board, volunteers and other neighbours at 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 22 at our regular Board meeting. Key items on the agenda include Open Mic, an opportunity for OCA members to raise issues; a presentation on the next phase of the Family Homelessness project; and a discussion of the Board’s 2021 strategic priority(ies) Visit the OCA Documents page for the full agenda and information on how to join the meeting.
3. Ongoing pop-up vaccine clinics in our neighbourhood
Ottawa Public Health is continuing to run pop-up vaccine clinics in high priority neighbourhoods including Overbrook McArthur, Vanier and Manor Park. They are currently inviting adults receiving home health care and anyone aged 50 to 59 and older to call 613-691-5505 to confirm your eligibility and make an appointment.
Residents aged 60 and older can also book online using the provincial booking tool.
Sign up for the COVID-19 vaccination update e-subscription for regular news on the vaccine roll-out.
4. AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine available to people aged 40 and older
The Government of Ontario has announced that, starting April 20, 2021, select pharmacies across the province are booking appointments for AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines for eligible people ages 40 or older in 2021.
You must have an appointment to get vaccinated at a participating pharmacy. Visit https://covid-19.ontario.ca/vaccine-locations to find a participating pharmacy near you along with the contact information to book an appointment.
As of April 19, the vaccine location website shows 20 participating pharmacies near the K1K postal area, including the pharmacy at Loblaws Vanier (100 McArthur); Shoppers Drug Marts at Montreal Rd near St. Laurent, the St Laurent Shopping Centre, Alta Vista near Industrial, and 322 Rideau St (east of King Edward); and Walmart at the Trainyards.