West Michigan partners open next phase of COVID-19 vaccination registration Due to a lack of supply, local health departments say it's likely appointments will be weeks out. Author: 13 ON YOUR SIDE Staff Published: 1:10 PM EST January 8, 2021 Updated: 6:25 PM EST January 8, 2021 Starting at 1 p.m. Friday, people included in the next phase for COVID-19 vaccination will be able to register for an appointment. But, the availability of appointments will likely be slim. Due to a lack of supply, health officials say it's likely appointments will not be available for several weeks, and health systems and health departments are still moving through Phase 1A in many parts of West Michigan.