NORWICH During the city s weekly COVID meeting, issues related to vaccines were brought up, specifically about the distribution, and how to register the latest recipients, people over the age of 75.
Uncas Health District Director of Health Patrick McCormack said there have been issues with getting elderly individuals registered to receive the vaccine. People are asked to pre-register before going to a site to make sure that all doses in vaccine vials are used. Many residents in the 75 and older age range lack a computer or a smart phone, so it’s harder for them to access the mostly online registration system, and people have needed to been registered on site with help.
Yuma County issues apology for issues with vaccine phone lines
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County says it is working to correct problems
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA, KECY) - Yuma County issued an apology to the community Wednesday for problems many experienced while trying to sign up for a coronavirus vaccine.
The county opened its phone lines at 1 Tuesday afternoon. Within minutes, the lines were jammed with callers. Some people tell KYMA.com they never got past a busy signal. Others report being turned away after they did get through.
County health officials say all available appointments were booked by 1:50 p.m., in less than an hour.
Officials needed to maintain continuity of government (including judges and public facing judicial workers
NDPH vaccination clinics are closed to the general public. Health officials say they will continue to prioritize Phase 1a healthcare workers for closed point of dispensing (PODs) until they all have the opportunity for vaccination.
Starting January 25, Norfolk residents who meet the Phase 1a or 1b eligibility requirements can preregister for a vaccine two ways:
Call 664-SHOT (7478) Monday â Friday from 8 a.m. â 4 p.m.
If you are eligible, you are highly encouraged to use the online form due to long wait times. The preregistration process will add you to a waitlist within the specific phase in which you are eligible.
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As of Thursday, the Van Wert County General Health District reports two additional deaths of county residents who tested positive for COVID-19, bringing the total number of deaths for county residents to 46.
The Van Wert County General Health District staff expresses deepest sympathies for the family and friends of the deceased. Those deceased were both between 60 and 69 years old.
There has been an increase of 87 confirmed cases of COVID-19 since last Thursday, January 7, for a total of 1,899 confirmed cases. There are currently five people hospitalized. General Health District staff members appreciate the continued efforts of the community to slow the spread of COVID-19.