In an effort to get remaining Ontarians vaccinated, the provincial government has partnered with Metrolinx to convert two GO buses into mobile vaccine clinics.
Dubbed the GO-VAXX buses, the first one will hit the road this weekend, visiting Canada’s Wonderland in Vaughan on Saturday, Aug. 7 and Sunday, Aug. 8 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. on both days.
There, both park visitors, as well as staff, will be able to get a first or second dose of the Pfizer vaccine.
“This innovative partnership with Metrolinx will ensure Ontarians have even easier access to a first or second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine,” said Solicitor General Sylvia Jones. “By bringing vaccines directly to the people, we are helping more residents get the protection they need for themselves, their families and their communities.”
The buses will travel around the Greater Golden Horseshoe Region to malls, festivals, and events throughout the summer and fall.
“With over nine million Ontarians now fully vaccinated, we are seeing the benefits of the strong protection provided by the COVID-19 vaccines,” said Christine Elliott, Minister of Health and Newmarket-Aurora MPP. “The job is not over yet, and the GO-VAXX bus is another way our government is making it easier and convenient for more Ontarians to receive their vaccine.”
Each bus is expected to be on the road six days per week and the schedule will be posted online and updated weekly.
After beginning at Wonderland, the buses will head to Brampton before returning to York Region at the Home Depot at 50 Red Maple Rd., in Richmond Hill on Friday, Aug. 13. They will then go to a restaurant plaza at 155 York Blvd., in Richmond Hill on Saturday, Aug. 14.
Anyone who is 12 and older and wants to get a vaccine at one of the GO-VAXX buses must bring their health card or another form of government ID and wear a mask.
People are also advised to eat before getting their shot and to wear clothing that allows for easy arm access, but also dress for the weather in case there are line-ups.
The mobile clinics will operate as walk-in centres so there are no appointments.
