A new vaccination site capable of providing up to 5,000 vaccinations a week was opened in Mountain View on Friday.
The vaccination location at Mountain View Community Center is by appointment only and will begin services gradually to avoid delayed appointments.
Authorities say it will increase rapidly to deliver up to 1,000 doses a day.
“Convenience is paramount,” said Santa Clara County supervisor Joe Simitian, whose district includes Mountain View. “The more places we have to serve the people where they live and work, the more likely we will be able to slow the tide of the virus.”
The new vaccination site is a collaboration between the municipality, which will operate the site, and city officials who will support it.
Vaccines are currently available to healthcare professionals, residents of long-term care facilities and people aged 75 and over. As more vaccines arrive in the county, eligibility will increase, county officials said.
But city and county officials said this new location is a step in the right direction.
County executive Jeff Smith said the new location “will add much-needed capacity” to the county and expand its existing capacity in San Jose and Gilroy.
The new vaccination site is now accepting appointments and will be open from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday at Avenida S. Rengstorff, 201.
To schedule a vaccine appointment in Mountain View or other locations, visit sccfreevax.org.
County nominations are available to all eligible county residents and employees. However, those with private health insurance are encouraged to get vaccinated through their health care provider due to the limited supply of vaccine in the county.
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