Shoppers Drug Mart opens 24-hour COVID-19 vaccination sites

Shoppers Drug Mart is making COVID-19 vaccines accessible at all times of the day.

The Canadian retailer recently announced that 20 of its stores in Ontario will begin to provide 24-hour vaccinations.

Initially, the rollout of this program will focus on hot spots in the Greater Toronto area, including North Toronto, Peel and Scarborough, the company said.

Residents age 40 years old and older can book appointments online or by phone. Walk-ins also may be accepted when possible at these locations.

“As Ontario continues to battle the third wave of COVID-19, our stores and pharmacy teams are stepping up to support our patients and communities,” said Jeff Leger, president of Shoppers Drug Mart. “With the Ontario government’s recent announcement making more Ontarians eligible for vaccines, we believe 24-hour sites, particularly focused on the communities hardest hit in this wave, will help protect more people, quickly.”

The AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine will be provided to those born in 1981 or earlier at these locations, the company said.