May 18, 2021 Update

Dear Neighbours,

I would like to continue to thank everyone for their efforts during these difficult times. It has been difficult for everyone. We must continue to fight the spread of COVID-19 and keep ourselves and our community safe by following the public health measures in place. Remember, our mental health is paramount, we need to continue to take care of ourselves and seek support if needed.

*UPDATE* City of Immunization Clinic Eligibility Groups: Book through the provincial booking system at www.toronto.ca/covid19 or by calling 1-833-943-3900. • *NEW* People age 18+ older • First Nations, Inuit and Métis individuals • People who are pregnant • People with at-risk health conditions, high-risk health conditions & highest risk health conditions • Employees unable to work from home listed by the Province of Ontario as Group One & Group Two

The full list of eligible groups with information on how to register for appointments is available on the City’s COVID-19: How to Get Vaccinated webpage.

*NEW* City of Toronto opens 120,000 new vaccination appointments! To help meet the needs of the increased number of people who are now eligible, 120,000 new vaccination appointments have opened at City-run immunization clinics. Appointments can be booked by eligible residents on www.toronto.ca/covid19 or by calling the provincial vaccine booking line at 1-833-943-3900.

*NEW* COVID-19 Vaccination Town Hall for Parents/Guardians of Students (age 12-17). Dr. Vinita Dubey, Associate Medical Officer of Health, will provide a presentation and answer questions about COVID-19 vaccines available in , vaccine safety and benefits, how to get vaccinated and who is eligible and ways to reduce COVID-19 spread. No registration is required. Choose from three upcoming session dates on May 25, May 26 or May 29.

*NEW* Scarborough Health Network Pop-Up COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics. SHN is hosting a Pop- Up Clinic today, Tuesday May 18 at Albert Campbell CI (1550 Sandhurst Circle) from 1pm to 9pm. This clinic is open to those 18 years of age or older who live or work in Scarborough. Proof of address is required. Tickets are provided to individuals for same-day vaccine appointments on a first come first served basis. Learn more at www.scarbvaccine.ca

*NEW* Family Friendly Vaccine Clinic on May 19, 20 & 21, 2021 Open to 12+ living OR working in ANY Toronto hotspot at Victoria Park Collegiate Institute (15 Wallingford Rd.). Registration is required. Book online here. Please bring ID and proof of address. Proof of ID for child include a report card plus parent/guardian can bring and show their ID as proof of residency. See this post for more information.

The Malvern Aboriginal Child and Family Centre Pop-Up COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic. First Nations, Inuit and Métis individuals and their household members over the age of 16 can book a first or second dose appointment for Thursday, May 20, 2021 at 31 Tapscott Road, Unit 76B. For second dose appointments, you must have received your first Pfizer dose prior to April 28, 2021. Book an appointment by contacting [email protected]. See this poster for more information.

COVID-19 Pharmacy Vaccine Locations & Eligibility Select pharmacy locations in Toronto and Peel are administering the Pfizer vaccine to individuals aged 18+. Select pharmacy locations in Durham, Hamilton, Ottawa, Windsor and York are administering the Moderna vaccine to individuals aged 18+.

Due to supply challenges, certain pharmacies offering the COVID-19 vaccine may be out of stock. Please check with your pharmacy first. You must have a valid OHIP card or other form of government ID. For more information please visit this site.

The City of Toronto remains subject to the province wide Stay-at-Home Order until June 2, 2021. The provincial wide shutdown requires all residents to remain home except for essential purposes. I encourage everyone to review the Province's COVID-19 public health measures and advice, the City’s Guide for Toronto Residents and Changes to City Services for the most up-to-date information on public health guidelines and regulations.

Where to get accurate COVID-19 vaccine information There is a lot of incorrect information about the COVID-19 vaccines on social media and group chats, such as WhatsApp. Accurate and trusted information can be found on the City’s COVID- 19: Vaccines webpage. If you have questions about the vaccines, you should speak with your doctor or health care provider.

City of Toronto-Vaccine Hunters Canada to help residents quickly find available vaccine appointments at City-run clinics. Vaccine appointment availability at all nine City clinics and will be displayed @VaxHuntersCan. More information is available on the City website.

Vaccine Eligibility Chart. The City of Toronto has created a vaccine eligibility chart to assist residents in clarifying eligibility stages and registration questions. You can find the vaccine eligibility chart here. Visit the VaccineTO website regularly to see if local clinics have available appointments.

City of Toronto COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic – Locations Map. All COVID-19 Immunization Clinics across the city, including City-run facilities, pharmacies and hospitals, are now mapped on the City’s website. Residents can search for the clinic closest to them by location or address. Additional Ward 24 specific vaccination sites can be found here. Residents must register for an appointment.

Do you need help getting to your vaccination appointment? The City’s Vaccine Equity Transportation Plan is piloting transportation services for individuals age 55+ who may be unable to access or afford existing transportation options to get to their vaccination appointments. Eligible residents can book their vaccination appointment at www.toronto.ca/covid-19 then book a ride contact with Toronto Ride, iRide or Scarborough Ride.

Vaccine Appointment booking for residents without OHIP Cards. Resident without OHIP cards who meet current vaccine eligibility criteria can request assistance to book their vaccination appointment at a City-run immunization clinic by contacting FCJ Refugee Centre, Access Alliance or Toronto Public Health. Residents without an OHIP card may use other forms of identification to book their COVID-19 vaccination appointment through agency partners. For more details and contact information please see this page.

In-Home Vaccination for Homebound Persons If you are a homebound person receiving care through a Primary Care Provider, Family Health Team, Home or Community Care or Community Support Services or Agencies, please contact your provider to learn whether they are able to offer in-home vaccination.

If you are homebound person who does not have a Primary Care Provider, Family Health Team, Home or Community Care or Community Support Services, please contact the Toronto Seniors Help Line at 416-217-2077 or by webchat at www.torontoseniorshelpline.ca/web-chat

COVID-19 tests are available at assessment centres, pop-up and mobile testing facilities and pharmacies. Learn more about COVID-19 testing locations and eligibility, including locations of upcoming pop-up testing sites, by visiting toronto.ca/COVID19Testing.The website features a map to help you easily find a testing location near you.

City of Toronto COVID-19 Case Update: (Data as of May 18, 2021) There has been an increase of 442 COVID-19 cases in the City with 1,028 people hospitalized. Through the pandemic the City has seen a total of 162,311 cases of COVID-19, of these, 151,121 cases have recovered. To this date, there have been 3,276 COVID-19 deaths in Toronto. Case status data can be found on the City’s reporting platform.

City of Toronto COVID-19 Vaccination Update: Together, the City of Toronto, healthcare partners, pharmacies and Toronto Public Health have now administered more than one million COVID-19 vaccines. To date 1,767,531 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered in Toronto. Toronto is the first local health region in Canada to administer more than one million doses of vaccine. Vaccination dose data can be found on the City’s COVID-19 Vaccine Dashboard.

Landlords encourages to turn off the heat on warm spring days – News Release.

City of Toronto reminds residents about fireworks rules, safety tips and proper disposal for safe summer celebrations – News Release.

TPS Supports Canada Road Safety Week, May 18 to 24, 2021. Road Safety Week is a national campaign focusing on behaviours that put drivers, passengers, pedestrians and other vulnerable road users at risk. Learn more in this news release.

Parks, Forestry and Recreation launched the first set of virtual Safeguard classes! The Lifesaving Society Safeguard Program is a 4-hour long virtual water safety supervision training for youth who accompany groups of children to pools or waterfronts. Register for this virtual program at www.toronto.ca/virtualrec

Little Scarborough Centre: Calling all kids! Toronto City Planning wants to hear YOUR ideas of Our Scarborough Centre. Re-imagine our map of the area to include the buildings, parks, shops, pathways and other elements you’d like to see in the future. Send in photos of your creation. For more details on how to participate please visit this site.

Garden Suites Survey & Consultation: The City of Toronto is seeking public and industry opinions about Garden Suites in Toronto. To provide feedback and help shape the future of Gardens Suites in Toronto, please fill out this survey.

The TTC would like your feedback as they develop their 5-year fare policy. Have your say and get involved by completing an online survey or by calling 1-833-949-3273. The survey will be available until June 2, 2021. You can also join a Virtual Town Hall meeting on May 19, 2021 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm. For more information please visit this site.

Scarborough Business Association – Cyber Breakfast on Social Procurement on May 19, 2021 from 9:15am to 10:00am. Attend an SBA Breakfast from your home or office and be back to work by 10:00am. Connect, share information and gain knowledge. Register here.

*NEW* Ward Forum: Transition to High School on Thursday May 20, 2021 from 7pm to 8:30pm. Join your TDSB Trustees to learn more about Grade 9. There will be breakout rooms for each school, and principals and superintendents will be available to answer your questions. Parents/guardians and students in Grade 7 and 8 are welcome, and the session is open to anyone who would like to learn more about the wonderful programs available. For more information and how to join the forum please see this flyer.

Sign up for Toronto Police Services’ 43 Division Youth Job Fair! Attention youth job seekers between 15 to 18 years of age! Join the virtual Job Fair on June 7, 2021 at 6pm and connect directly with local employers who are hiring NOW! Learn more here.

SHN Foundation Tamil Radiothon! Tune in on June 9, 2021 for SHN Foundation’s first ever Tamil Radiothon and help raise $50,000 for Scarborough Hospitals. Learn more here.

Education Bank COVID-19 Update: In response to the new Provincial guidelines, the Education Bank will be closed for the month of April. The Education Bank has shifted to a curb side pickup model which will allow families to select materials for pick up at the Family Service Centre. You can complete the following Google Form to select items for pick up.

Please click here for a list of food banks and soup kitchens in the Ward 24 Please click here for a list of food banks in East Scarborough Please click here for a list of food banks in Scarborough Please remember to call ahead to book to ensure they are properly stocked. For those interested in volunteering, food banks are always looking for volunteers, so please feel free to save and share this information.

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If you need info on COVID-19, please visit the following websites: City of Toronto Province of Ontario Government of Canada World Health Organization

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