MLHU has plans in works for GO-VAXX bus to return to London, Ont. in late January

In an effort to get more shots in arms, the provincial government is trying to make COVID-19 doses more accessible across the province.

In an effort to get more shots in arms, the provincial government is trying to make COVID-19 doses more accessible across the province.

The Metrolinx GO-VAXX bus made a stop in London, Ont. Saturday providing close to 180 appointments.

"This is less than five minutes from our house, so we thought we'd come by today and get our third shot," says Trish Phillipon, who lives close to Commissioners Road and Deveron Crescent in London where the travelling bus was parked for seven hours Saturday.

Her son Nathan had an appointment at the Western Fair Agriplex later in the month, but she was able to get him in for his third dose Saturday as well.

"My wife and I were watching news the other night and they announced that the bus was coming, so she got on the computer and made the arrangements for me," says Jeff Onderwater, who was getting his booster.

With three fully operational vaccine sites in Middlesex-London, as well as pharmacies, the Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) was thrilled the bus could provide additional help.