TORONTO — The University Health Network in downtown Toronto is urging about 3,000 staff to make COVID-19 vaccine appointments.
In a memo, network president Dr. Kevin Smith encourages those who haven't registered to do so.
A spokeswoman says about one thousand staff members signed up for an appointment after the memo.
A spokeswoman says 85 per cent of those working in the hospitals have been inoculated.
About 1,500 staff work from home full time and are not included in the vaccination totals.
A spokeswoman says UHN wants to provide vaccine to staff working from home but the priority is those entering the hospitals.
UHN also says it's opening a hotline for staff to answer questions about vaccines.
The health network says it's also mounting an internal campaign with vaccine ambassadors and peer-to-peer advocacy.
This report by The Canadian Press was first published March 24, 2021.
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