The global COVID-19 pandemic is having far-reaching effects in Toronto, including major impacts on the real estate and building industries. Many jobs and most events are currently suspended, postponed, or affected in other ways, though UrbanToronto is still operating at full strength with our team working remotely. As a means to keep the public in the loop about the shutdowns, we'll be sharing information and status updates from around the industry on a regular basis.
In today's report: The City of Toronto launches the Toronto Youth Vaccine Engagement Strategy to coordinate vaccine outreach to vulnerable youth, Toronto Vaccine Day closing in on more than 21,000 bookings, partnering with TTC and Metrolinx for free rides to and from vaccination clinics, and more news from the COVID-19 front.
Government notices and announcements:
Ontario Providing Accessible Rides to COVID-19 Vaccination Sites
Team Toronto Sprint Strategy 2.0 continues to increase vaccine uptake and expands strategy
We shoot! We score! Toronto Vaccine Day reaches new North American record 25,000 bookings
Team Toronto COVID-19 vaccination update
Team Toronto administers more than 3 million COVID-19 vaccine doses
Statements from Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti in response to COVID-19
Virtual Press Conference: Mississauga’s COVID-19 Update for June 24, 2021
Private sector/other notices and announcements:
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How to book a COVID-19 vaccine appointment
REMINDER: Download the COVID Alert app today
Everyone from construction workers to brokers to real estate executives is encouraged to share tips on what work and events have stopped, what is proceeding, and how their businesses are being affected by the various shutdowns.