COVID-19 has disproportionately affected Black Torontonians. Meet medical professionals from the Black community actively working on different COVID-19-related efforts. Bring your questions to this info session, learn about the vaccines, the virus and how we can all help to keep our communities safe.

Dr. Colette Rutherford, Obstetrician & Department Chief and Medical Director for Scarborough Health Network.

Dr. David Burt, Immunologist and consultant for a company developing a Canadian government-supported intranasal vaccine for COVID-19 using technology that he developed.

Dr. Latif Murji, Physician Lead of the VaxFacts Clinic and Coordinator of Global Health, Diversity, and Health Equity at Scarborough Health Network.

Nancy Boyengo, Registered Practical Nurse and Case Worker for the High Priority Community Strategy Team at Scarborough Centre for Healthy Communities.

This 1-hour, 15-minute program will be recorded and available for replay at the same link.

Feel free to submit your question ahead of time using the Ask a Question feature at the bottom of the screen upon registration.

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Toronto Public Library is committed to accessibility. Please call or email us if you are Deaf or have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to participate in this program. Please let us know as far in advance as possible, and we will do our best to meet your request. At least three weeks' notice is preferred. Phone 416-393-7099 or email accessibleservices@tpl.ca

COVID-19 Vaccination Info Session for the Black, African & Caribbean Communities