The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. December 2020. Credit Courtesy of Dustin Parker
Bristol Bay Area Health Corporation will host a COVID-19 vaccine clinic on Thursday at the Dillingham High School gym, in collaboration with the City of Dillingham, the Curyung Tribal Council, the school district, and the state's public health team. Vaccinations will be available for three different groups, including: People age 65 and older; those in the high-risk category; and essential workers. People 65 and older can receive vaccinations beginning at 10 a.m. Those who fall into the high risk category can receive the vaccine beginning at 11 a.m. Those considered high-risk may have diabetes, chronic lung disease, and compromised immune systems, as well as people who are pregnant.