A woman named Elizabeth receives a COVID-19 vaccination shot from a nurse at the Southwestern Public Health Department offices in Cedar City, Utah, 12 January 2021 | Photo by Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
ST. GEORGE – The first discussion slots in February to receive the COVID-19 vaccine opened in southern Utah. In addition, there are now booking slots available for those getting their second injection of the vaccine to complete their vaccination.
Almost all the booking slots for the rest of January were filled within a few hours after it was released by SU Southwest Utah Public Health Department last Monday and technical issues with the department’s website also caused users frustrations.
A health department spokesman said Thursday that the website issues had been resolved.
The slots are available at the links below. There is also a specialized hotline at 435-986-2549, although residents are asked to use the hotline only if they are struggling to go online.
Vaccines are currently available for those aged 70 and over, as well as staff for K-12 teachers, first responders and medical workers.
Separate second-shot clinics are also open to those who received their first vaccine shots on or before January 4th. A second shot is needed to get full immunity to the coronavirus.
Get the COVID-19 vaccine
- Those currently receiving the first dose of the vaccine: All 70 years and older; K-12 teachers and staff; those who work in non-hospital healthcare facilities (those in clinics, pharmacies, dentists or other medical offices); and first responders, including law enforcement, firefighters and EMTs.
- Those who can receive the second dose: Those who received their first injection on January 4th.
- Must pre-register online for an appointment. Loopins are not accepted.
- Must have a personal ID, service ID (if required) and wear a short-sleeved shirt by appointment.
- Must get the vaccine in the country where you live. Proof of residence is required. Part-time residents can be vaccinated with proof of residence.
- Vaccines is free.
- Those who do not have email addresses and cannot book online can get help from a specialized hotline at 435-986-2549.
Washington County:
Where: Southwest Utah Public Health Group Office George, 620 S 400 East, 2nd floor conference room, St. George, 84770
When:
Iron County:
Where: Cedar City Office in Southwest Utah Office, 260 DL Sargent Dr., Cedar City, 84721.
When:
Kane County:
Where: Kanab Office in Southwest Utah, Department of Health, 445 N. Main St., Kanab 84741.
When: To be announced
(All slots full) Click to register
Garfield County:
Where: Panguitch office in the Southwest Utah office, 601 Center St. Panguitch 84759.
When: 1 February – first dose from 10:00 to 12:30, second dose from 13:45 to 16:15
Click to register
Beaver County:
Where: Southwest Utah Public Health Division, Beaver Office, 75 1175 North, Bever 84713.
When: To be announced
(All slots full) Click to register
COVID-19 information sources
St. George News did everything possible to ensure that the information in this story was accurate at the time it was written. However, as the situation and science surrounding the coronavirus continue to evolve, some data may have changed.
See the resources below for updated information and resources.
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