RIVERSIDE COUNTY, CA – More commitments will be opened for The free COVID-19 vaccine clinics after Riverside County received additional doses this week, but space is limited, it was announced on Wednesday.
Appointment scheduling (mandatory) starts at noon on Thursday, January 21, for six county-run clinics at Lake Elsinore’s Diamond Stadium, as well as county fairs in Perris and Indio. Only people aged 65 and over and people working in high-risk environments (all levels in phase 1A and level 1 in phase 1B) are eligible to receive the vaccine.
The appointment was made after Riverside County announced it had received 26,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine this week. Out of allocation, however, only 3,900 doses will be used in vaccine clinics administered by the county. The other doses are for community partners, according to the municipality. See a list of community partners here.
“Vaccine supply remains limited and vaccine demand is high,” the county said in a press release.
Since the vaccine distribution was announced last month, the county has received a total of 157,775 doses on Wednesday afternoon, according to data from the University of Riverside Health System.
The next clinics are scheduled for January 22 and 23 at Diamond Stadium, 500 Diamond Drive, Lake Elsinore, CA, 92530. The January 22 clinic is only for people over 65 (consultation still required).
The clinics are scheduled for January 24th and 25th at Perris Fairgrounds, 18700 Lake Perris Drive, Perris, CA, 92571. The January 25th clinic is for people aged 65 and over (consultation still required).
The clinics are also scheduled for January 23 and 24 at the Indio Fairgrounds at the Fullenwider Auditorium, 46350 Arabia Street, Indio, CA, 92201.
All six clinics will operate from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
“This is important news for many of our residents who are looking forward to being vaccinated,” said Council President Karen Spiegel, Second District Supervisor. “We also ask for your patience. We continue to have very limited amounts of vaccine and a high demand in the community. The county is distributing the vaccine as soon as we receive it. ”
Those wishing to be vaccinated can visit the Riverside University Public Health Health System vaccine website www.ruhealth.org/covid-19-vaccine starting at noon on Thursday for a consultation. Those over 65 years of age who need help registering can call 2-1-1.
Clinics will provide vaccines free of charge, however, those who do attend must register before arrival, make an appointment and provide proof of eligibility (work card, business ID card or employer proof). Medical insurance information will be requested, although it is not mandatory.
People over 65 must have proof of age, such as a driver’s license. Seniors who need help registering can call 2-1-1.
To see the description of the various layers and sign up for an appointment, click https://www.ruhealth.org/covid-19-vaccine.