The provincial government announced they are expanding their online and over the phone booking system to include everyone over the age of 75 in province. However seniors in Sudbury who tried to book ran into a major problem…the service isn’t set up for people in Greater Sudbury.

We reached out to Public Health Sudbury and Districts for clarification on the issue and they put out this statement:

Public Health Sudbury & Districts will soon announce when those who are 75 and over in 2021 can begin booking appointments locally for COVID-19 vaccines.

On Friday, the Ontario Government announced that its online booking system would open on March 22 for individuals aged 75 and over.

This did not signal the start of eligibility for this age group across the province. Public Health Sudbury & Districts anticipates clinics for this age group to begin next week. Information about how to book appointments will be issued in the coming days.

Public Health Sudbury & Districts has not yet transitioned to the provincial online COVID-19 vaccine booking system and will announce once this transition occurs.

Currently, pharmacies and primary care practices across Public Health’s service area are not offering the COVID-19 vaccine.

Details about vaccination opportunities in local pharmacies are expected to be shared as we move into Phase 2 of the vaccine rollout plan.