COVID-19 booster shot available to Ottawans 18 and older starting Monday
CTV
Ottawa residents 18 and older will be eligible to receive a COVID-19 booster shot Monday as the province expands eligibility in the face of the COVID-19 Omicron variant of concern.
The accelerated third-dose timeline comes as Ottawa Public Health adjusts its vaccination strategy to "rapidly increase capacity" at clinics across the city.
Premier Doug Ford announced that as of Monday, individuals aged 18 and over will be eligible to schedule their third dose appointment, 84 days after receiving the second dose. Ontario is accelerating the timeline between second and third doses to three months from six months.
"I am issuing a call to arms," said Ford. "We need every member of Team Ontario to stand tall and do their part as we work to protect our hard-fought progress and keep Ontarians safe."
Pharmacies may provide boosters for 18 and older residents at the three month interval starting on Friday.
