A woman named Elizabeth receives COVID-19 vaccine from a nurse at the Southwest Utah Department of Public Health offices in Cedar City, Utah, January 12, 2021 | Picture of Jeff Richards, St. George News / Cedar City News
ST. GEORGE – The first reserve slots in February to receive the COVID-19 vaccine were opened in southern Utah. In addition, reserve slots are now available for those receiving their second injection of the vaccine to complete the inoculation.
Almost all of the reserve slots for the rest of January were filled within hours of being released by the Southwest Utah Department of Public Health last Monday, and technical problems with the department’s website also caused users frustration.
A health department spokesman said on Thursday that the site’s problems had been resolved.
The slots are available at the links below. There is also a specialized hotline at 435-986-2549, although residents are asked to use the hotline only if they have difficulty accessing the Internet.
Currently, vaccines are available for people aged 70 and over, as well as for elementary and high school teachers, first responders and health professionals.
Separate clinics for the second injection are also open to those who received their first vaccine injection on or before January 4. A second injection is necessary to receive full immunity against the coronavirus.
Getting the COVID-19 vaccine
- Those who can currently receive the first dose of the vaccine: Everyone aged 70 or over; Elementary and high school teachers and staff; those who work in non-hospital health units (in clinics, pharmacies, dentists or other medical offices); and first responders, including police, fire and paramedics.
- Those who can receive the second dose: Those who received their first injection on or before January 4.
- You must register in advance online for an appointment time. Walk-ins will not be accepted.
- You must have a personal identity, a work card (if necessary) and wear a short sleeve shirt at the appointed time.
- It is necessary to obtain the vaccine in the municipality in which you reside. Proof of residence is required. Part-time residents can be vaccinated with proof of residence.
- Vaccines are free.
- Those without an email address or unable to book online can get help on a specialized hotline at 435-986-2549.
Washington County:
Where: Southwest Utah Public Health Department St. George office, 620 S 400 East, 2nd Floor Conference Room, St. George, 84770
When:
Iron County:
Where: Southwest Utah Department of Public Health, Cedar City office, 260 DL Sargent Dr., Cedar City, 84721.
When:
County Kane:
Where: Kanab Office of the Southwest Utah Department of Public Health, 445 N. Main St., Kanab 84741.
When: To be announced
(All slots filled) Click to register
Garfield County:
Where: Southwest Utah Department of Public Health Panguitch Office, 601 Center St. Panguitch 84759.
When: February 1st – first dose from 10 am to 12:30 pm, second dose from 1:45 pm to 4:15 pm
Click to register
Beaver County:
Where: Southwest Utah Beaver Office Department of Public Health, 75 1175 North, Beaver 84713.
When: To be announced
(All slots filled) Click to register
COVID-19 information resources
St. George News made every effort to ensure that the information in this story was accurate at the time it was written. However, as the situation and science surrounding the coronavirus continues to evolve, it is possible that some data has changed.
Check the resources below for updated information and resources.
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