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Booking a shot isn’t simple. The frustration and inequality of Ontario’s vaccine rollout

Booking a shot isn’t simple. The frustration and inequality of Ontario’s vaccine rollout

FromThis Matters


Booking a shot isn’t simple. The frustration and inequality of Ontario’s vaccine rollout

FromThis Matters

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Length:
20 minutes
Released:
Apr 15, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

The Ontario government says vaccine focus and eligibility have expanded to high risk postal codes where they say are residents who are essential workers, low-income and/or racialized, but many who need it most still don’t have access while wave three of the COVID pandemic is showing no sign of slowing down. Today on “This Matters,” we take a look at how difficult it’s been for Ontarians to navigate the vaccine rollout framework and why those with the most means and resources, not necessarily those most at risk, might still be the ones getting a shot sooner. Guests: Ray Lai, Markham Vaccinates co-organizer and Toronto Star reporter Olivia Bowden
Released:
Apr 15, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

The world is changing every day. Now, more than ever, these questions matter. What’s happening? And why should you care? This Matters, a daily news podcast from the Toronto Star, aims to answer those questions, on important stories and ideas, every day, Monday to Friday. Hosts Saba Eitizaz and Raju Mudhar talk to experts and newsmakers about the social, cultural, political and economic stories that shape your life.