As Ontario grapples with a seventh COVID-19 wave, the province is offering added protection to all adults in the form of a second vaccine booster shot.
Starting at 8 a.m. on Thursday, all Ontarians aged 18 and over will be eligible to receive a fourth COVID-19 vaccine dose, as long as it’s been five months since their first booster.
Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kieran Moore announced the expanded eligibility during a news conference at Queen’s Park on Wednesday.
“Expanding eligibility to second booster doses and providing continued access to testing will empower Ontarians to make the best decisions for their circumstances and help keep our communities safe,” said Moore. “Staying up to date on vaccination is the best protection against severe outcomes from COVID-19.”
Currently, only those 60 and older, immunocompromised individuals, and Indigenous populations can receive a fourth vaccine dose.
More to come.
