On Thursday, my wife and I went out to the Mountain America Expo Center for our first COVID-19 vaccine. I can’t say enough good about the way the Salt Lake County Health Department is running the operation. Everyone was courteous, knowledgeable, friendly, efficient; I could go on.
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Take your ‘shot’ against COVID-19, Salt Lake County residents urged in new campaign
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Laura Seitz, Deseret News
SALT LAKE CITY The Salt Lake County Health Department launched a new $1 million campaign Tuesday to encourage residents to take their “shot” against COVID-19 as 487 new cases of the virus and nine additional deaths were reported in the state.
“This Is Our Shot. Let’s Take It,” is the theme of the county’s vaccination campaign that includes radio, TV, billboards and other advertising as well as a new website, ThisIsOurShot.com, where appointments can be scheduled for those on the state’s eligibility list.
A flaw by state employees allowed 7,200 unqualified Utahns to sign up for COVID-19 vaccines
(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Vials of the COVID-19 Vaccine for Utah County residents, in a former Shopko store in Spanish Fork, Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021. | Updated: March 2, 2021, 2:39 p.m.
The glitch that allowed 7,200 Utahns who did not qualify for COVID-19 vaccine to make appointments over the weekend was caused by a mistake in the website design created by state Department of Technology Services employees, a DTS spokeswoman said Monday.
That flaw gave credence to rumors that began circulating Friday that the state was having trouble filling appointments and expanding access, as the website allowed people to register despite their admissions that they did not have the required health conditions or weren’t old enough to meet current criteria.
SALT LAKE CITY The state of Utah is continuing to provide free COVID-19 rapid antigen tests to residents. The move by the Utah Department of Health aims to help drive down the community spread of the virus.
Anyone over the age of 5 is eligible to receive a test, even if they re not experiencing symptoms. UDOH asks residents to register for their test before arriving at the site. If you do not register online or can t register online, you will be able to register at the site but it will take longer for you to be tested, said UDOH.
Once the test is completed, UDOH will email the results from CV19result@utah.gov anywhere from 30 minutes to several hours. If there s trouble opening the email or it doesn t come after a few hours, call 385-273-7878 for assistance.