LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) – This is a nationwide effort to speed up the distribution of vaccines.
The state on Thursday announced a partnership with Kroger that offers transit vaccinations to groups 1A, 1B and 1C from the first week of February. This includes essential workers and people at high risk for COVID-19 complications.
The sites will be regional, so people across the state will have access. While locations have not yet been announced, the city of Lexington’s website says it is prepared to host a website.
The University of Kentucky is also joining a vaccination clinic in the blue premises of Kroger Field starting Tuesday. It will focus on groups 1A and 1B, which are for health workers and people aged 70 or older. People can apply for a vaccine online, then UK HealthCare will prioritize the requests and allow people to schedule appointments.
One of the challenges so far with the vaccine has been a low supply. But officials are optimistic that this will change soon.
The UK’s plan is to vaccinate thousands of people every day, six days a week, but they remind the community that it will take several more months to reach everyone. They ask people to be patient.
The university has developed a sign-up tool to help people register for the vaccine, which you can visit by clicking here.
You can also click here to see a map where to go if you get a COVID vaccine at Kroger Field.
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