A public health nurse administers the COVID-19 vaccine. (File photo by Miranda Chant, Blackburn News)A public health nurse administers the COVID-19 vaccine. (File photo by Miranda Chant, Blackburn News)
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COVID-19 vaccines coming to more Middlesex-London pharmacies

Middlesex-London is just one of many regions across Ontario that will soon be seeing an increase in pharmacies offering the COVID-19 vaccine.

On Sunday, the Ontario government announced that an additional 700 pharmacies will begin offering the AstraZeneca vaccine to Ontarians 55 and older starting the week of April 12.

The expansion will bring the total number of pharmacies offering the vaccine to over 1,400 locations, with officials saying that number will hit 1,500 by the end of April.

"With more local pharmacies coming on board, receiving the COVID-19 vaccine will be easier and more convenient for eligible populations across the province," said Deputy Premier and Minister of Health Christine Elliott in a statement. "I strongly encourage everyone to get vaccinated when it's their turn."

In Middlesex-London, the expansion will mean that a total of 31 pharmacies in London and 14 across Middlesex County will soon be offering the vaccine.

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"We are enabling Ontarians to access vaccines conveniently and closer to home by bringing more distribution channels on board," said Solicitor General Sylvia Jones in a statement. "With the increasing spread of variants of concern and case counts in the thousands each day, we encourage everyone who is eligible to get vaccinated and protect yourself and your family. For those still waiting, please be patient as your turn is coming."

Officials noted that not all pharmacies will start vaccinating at the same time. An up-to-date list of local pharmacies offering the vaccine can be found here.

For information on how to book an appointment, visit the Middlesex London Health Unit's website.

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