The previous week, for example, anyone 40 and over became eligible, and the week before, it was anyone 50 and over. Keith Egli, chair of the Ottawa Board of Health, said Tuesday 40,000 appointments were available when the portal opened that morning. "If we get additional vaccine, more appointments will be added to the system, and we'll let you know," Di Monte said. "It feels a little bit like a game, you know, which is weird to say about a health appointment." Dedicated clinics for young people and their families are slated the weeks of June 14 and 21, Di Monte said.

Source: CBC News May 19, 2021 16:15 UTC