EL PASO, Texas – The city of El Paso on Thursday unveiled a new Covid-19 vaccination website that he says includes an improved registration form and online scheduling system.
The new website, now in use and officials described as ‘user-friendly’, can be found at EPCovidVaccine.com. Telephone registrations can also be done at 21-COVID (212-6843).
““Individuals who have already registered and received a confirmation email to report that they have registered do not need to re-register because their place in the queue has been reserved,” the city said in a statement. This will henceforth be the site used for new registrations.
Here’s how city leaders explained that the new website works …
- After registering, El Pasoans will be notified of the availability of the vaccine and will take the following steps.
- As vaccines become available, those who have registered will move forward in the queue and receive an email and a text message from this new scheduling system informing them that they are able to book their vaccine.
- Those who sign up will receive a unique registration identification that enables them to book their vaccination appointment online. Once you have booked, individuals will receive a confirmation email and / or an SMS with appointment details. Appointments cannot be transferred to another person.
Those who registered with the city but did not have an email or cell phone will be called on the fixed number during the registration process to book their appointment.
Officials asked that those who were registered on the city’s site but eventually received the vaccine from another provider should send an email to [email protected] to remove from the list so others could schedule faster. word.
City leaders said this updated website will always contain the latest details on the current vaccination priority list followed by the El Paso health department, as well as a list of other potential local vaccine providers.
Those currently eligible for preferential vaccine shots include:
- Phase 1 Group 1A: Healthcare providers and first and last reactions on the immediate front line of the pandemic response and with a high risk of exposure.
- Phase 1, Group 1B: Those who are 65 years and older, and those who are 16 years and older with at least one chronic medical condition, such as diabetes, high blood pressure and cancer.
Officials also issued a warning about online scammers with the launch of the new website.
“The city of El Paso offers the vaccine to the public free of charge and you will not ask for your social security number or financial / banking information as part of the vaccination equipment. However, we do ask for your health insurance information. received, “reads the city’s statement.