Ontario opens appointments for new bivalent COVID-19 booster shots to all adults | CBC News

Adults in Ontario can begin booking a bivalent COVID-19 vaccine booster dose on Monday, the province says. Spots opened for everyone as of 8 a.m. ET, though appointments for especially vulnerable people will be prioritized until September 26.

CBC NewsUpdated bivalent COVID-19 vaccines that better target the latest Omicron variants are expected to receive approval in coming weeks and months.

Spots opened for everyone as of 8 a.m. ET, though appointments for especially vulnerable people will be prioritized until September 26 before widening to all residents 18 and older.Residents of long-term care homes, retirement homes, Elder Care Lodges and individuals living in other congregate settings that provide assisted-living and health services.

"All previously-booked booster appointments for September 12 to 25 will be honoured and, if available, the bivalent vaccine will be offered," the release added.

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