All Utah residents eligible for the vaccine next Wednesday

All Utah residents eligible for the vaccine next Wednesday

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SALT LAKE CITY – All Utahns will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine next Wednesday, Utah Governor Spencer Cox announced on Thursday.

“We always want to keep demand above availability,” said Cox during his monthly news conference.

Receiving vaccinations for all eligible Utahns

Cox acknowledged that the vaccine’s eligibility for all Utahns will not come without a few hiccups.

“We are also concerned with the equity share, with populations that are difficult to reach in rural areas in border areas in our state and in some of our multicultural communities, where we have seen less acceptance and distribution of these doses,” explained Cox.

“The way to do this is when we go to those places where we want to be able to vaccinate everyone. This is the best way to do this, this is the best way to increase equitable distribution of vaccines across the state. ”

Cox said that because of this, state and local health departments asked that the eligibility date be opened for each Utahn adult before the previous April date.

“We spent the night discussing with our vaccination partners and collectively decided that, starting next Wednesday, we will authorize vaccination for all adults in the state.”

Governor Cox will join KSL NewsRadio and answer your questions LIVE today at noon. Tap here for more.

Cox reiterated that this does not mean that there will be enough vaccines for everyone in the state next week. He said it could take a few weeks for residents to get a scheduled time.

“If you are over 50 or have an underlying comorbidity, continue to schedule your vaccines. If you are under 50, do not schedule these vaccination schedules until next Wednesday, ”said Cox.

How to prevent the spread of COVID-19 Coronavirus

Coronavirus COVID-19 transmitted from person to person. It is a virus similar to the common cold and the flu. So, to prevent it from spreading:

  • Wash your hands frequently and thoroughly, with soap and water, for at least 20 seconds.
  • Wear a mask.
  • Don’t touch your face.
  • Keep children and people with compromised immune systems away from someone who is coughing or sneezing (in this case, at least six feet)
  • If there is an outbreak near you, practice social detachment (stay at home instead of going to the cinema, sporting events or other activities).
  • Get a flu shot.
  • Get vaccinated.

Local resources

KSL Coronavirus Q&A

Utah coronavirus information

Utah State Council of Education

Utah Hospital Association

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

Utah Coronavirus Information Line – 1-800-456-7707

National Resources

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Frequently Asked Questions, World Health Organization

Cases in the United States

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