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Alice Cooper reacts to receiving COVID-19 vaccine
Rock star Alice Cooper and his wife, Sheryl, share that they received the COVID-19 vaccine and already had the coronavirus.
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Alice and Sheryl Cooper received the COVID-19 vaccine at a facility in Phoenix.
In a video statement, the singer revealed that he and his wife once had COVID-19.
“But we were vaccinated anyway,” he said.
Sheryl Cooper added that the shot was “painless”.
The Coopers, who live in Paradise Valley, were there as volunteers with the Department of Public Health of the Maricopa County Medical Reserve Corps to thank other volunteers, raise morale and promote vaccination.
They received their shots through the MRC.
Team Rubicon, a nonprofit organization that brings together military veterans with first responders to help in times of need, was helping on the spot with volunteer management.
“It was great,” said Rich Mogull, Communications Coordinator for the Rubicon Team in Phoenix. “The Coopers showed up and none of these volunteers knew they were going to be there. They got autographs and talked to Alice and his wife.”
The MRC is providing more than 100 volunteers a day in various vaccination PODs.
Cooper joked that Team Rubicon is a great band, adding “I have all of your albums. They are truly one of the best bands I have ever heard.”
The singer went on to say, “Everyone here has been really nice. You don’t feel like you’re in danger of anything.”
Arizona allows people aged 65 and over to schedule vaccinations. Cooper is 73 years old.
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More information on the COVID-19 vaccine in the Phoenix metropolitan area
The state and many counties in Arizona are in Phase 1B of vaccine distribution.
In addition to the priority groups that can already register in most municipalities, the state already allows adults aged 65 and over to consult.
To find a location near you, visit the state’s Vaccine Finder web page. You will see locations across the state that currently offer the vaccine, along with information on who is eligible and how to register.
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Appointments can be scheduled to the State Farm Stadium state vaccination site 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and other locations through the state’s registration website.
The state recently opened a new vaccination facility at Phoenix Municipal Stadium.
Other sites are in the works and a state vaccination post in Tucson will open on Thursday.
For technical support with the registration site, call 602-542-1000.
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