WINDSOR, ONT. -- There’s been another age drop for overall COVID-19 vaccine eligibility in Windsor-Essex.

As of Thursday, adults 55 years and older will be able to register to book a COVID-19 vaccination appointment.

The Ontario government released an anticipated schedule on Thursday to expand eligibility to receive the vaccine throughout May, with individuals aged 18 and older eligible to book as early as the week of May 24.

All COVID-19 vaccination appointments at targeted vaccination clinics are currently for first doses only and must be scheduled through a single dedicated online booking system and can also be accessed from wevax.ca or by calling the vaccination booking call centre at 226-773-2200.

Here are the mass vaccination clinics:

  • The Windsor Family Credit Union (WFCU) Centre in Windsor,
  • The Nature Fresh Farms Recreation Centre (NFFRC) in Leamington,
  • The St. Clair College SportsPlex in Windsor,
  • 1407 Moy Clinic
  • Windsor Hall (former Windsor Star building), or
  • Libro Credit Union Centre in Amherstburg.

Vaccinations at all of the above clinics are by appointment only and walk-ins are not permitted.

Everyone that schedules an appointment will be asked to attest that they are eligible to book an appointment. They will also be asked to bring a health card or any government-issued photo ID (if they do not have a health card) to confirm their appointment.

Examples of acceptable government-issued photo ID include a driver's license, a passport, a Status Card, or other provincial health card.

Public health officials say they take vaccine prioritization seriously. Providing false information may result in cancellation of your appointment.

There are several other groups eligible, as indicated on the WECHU website. Residents age 40 and older can book an appointment for the AstraZeneca vaccine at a local pharmacy.

WINDSOR-ESSEX COUNTY RESIDENT VACCINATED:

  • 148,044 WEC residents have received at least one dose of a vaccine
  • 134,295 WEC residents have received only 1 dose of a vaccine
  • 13,749 WEC residents have received both doses of a vaccine
  • A total of 161,793 doses have been administered to WEC residents.