In the latest computer-related roadblock for Arizonans seeking COVID-19 vaccinations, the state confirmed that people who weren t eligible were allowed to book appointments, taking available time slots away from those who were eligible.
Currently, vaccine distribution is in the 1a phase, with mainly health care workers getting the shot. On Monday, January 11, the state will open up appointments in the 1b phase, which includes people aged 75 and older, K-12 educators, and law enforcement officers. Appointments can be made on the state s vaccination site, podvaccine.azdhs.gov.
Following a tip on Tuesday that the site was allowing anyone to book a vaccination regardless of the criteria,
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Governor Doug Ducey issued an executive order on Wednesday to help expand and increase the COVID-19 vaccine distribution in Arizona.
Arizona s Family caught up with Marcy Flanagan, the executive director, following the governor s announcement. She says the order aligns with how the department feels. We want the vaccine in the arms of our Maricopa County residents as quickly as possible, Flanagan said. She thinks the more pharmacies and partnerships they have in terms of observation, they ll be able to see the number of vaccines increase, which is exciting.
According to the Maricopa County Public Health Department website, they have administered 36,121 doses so far. Valley-area anesthesiologist Edward Westerfield got his vaccine last week but is concerned with how slowly it s being given out locally and nationally.
Maricopa County Public Health extends phase 1A of COVID-19 operation
By FOX 10 Staff
Maricopa County Public Health extends phase 1A of COVID-19 operation
The Maricopa County Public Health Department says during the week of Dec. 20, the number of people getting their coronavirus vaccine was low, but the following week was completely different.
PHOENIX - The Maricopa County Public Health Department says during the week of Dec. 20, the number of people getting their coronavirus vaccine was low, but the following week was completely different.
Pods all over the Valley have met capacity.
At the southeast Valley location, more than 400 people are being vaccinated per hour.
Vaccines don’t do any good sitting in a freezer. Ducey issues order to speed up vaccine distribution
The new order directs the Arizona Department of Health Services to implement a state-directed allocation model that has “a goal of a uniform approach. Author: 12 News Updated: 3:18 PM MST December 31, 2020
ARIZONA, USA Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey announced an executive order on Wednesday aimed at speeding up the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine distribution in Arizona.
The order, according to Ducey’s office, expands access to the vaccine by streamlining distribution and establishing additional vaccination sites.
Each county currently has their own implementation plans. The governor’s order directs the Arizona Department of Health Services to implement a state-directed allocation model that has “a goal of a uniform approach.