Outpacing many Arizona counties, Gila County health officials announced Friday that they were expanding COVID vaccination efforts to include those residents 65+.
There are currently three facilities providing the vaccine to residents, Banner Health Clinic Payson, Dr. Ali Askariâs office and Ponderosa Family Care.
âThanks to the dedicated hard work from: Command Solutions 4, Cobre Valley Regional Medical Center, Banner Health Clinic Payson, Mogollon Health Alliance and Kenny Evans, Ponderosa Family Care, Genoa Pharmacy, Hope Family Care, Arizona National Guard, and all of the enthusiastic community volunteers and CERT members, Gila County is once again one of the top performing counties in vaccinating our population. Due to all the hard work on behalf of Gila County, we have received increased vaccination doses each week,â said Michael OâDriscoll, county health director.
Gila County moving forward to 1C vaccine phase By KOLD News 13 Staff | February 5, 2021 at 4:09 PM MST - Updated February 5 at 4:09 PM
TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - Gila County officials announced Friday that theyâre moving forward into the next phase of COVID-19 vaccinations.
This is Group 1C, and includes adults 65 and older, adults with high-risk medical conditions and adults living in congregate settings.
âDue to all the hard work on behalf of Gila County, we have received increased vaccination doses each week. At this time, we are excited to announce that we can officially move into the top of Group 1C, beginning Monday, February 8th,â said Gila County Health and Emergency Management Director, Michael OâDriscoll.