In the hope of answering the most urgent question residents have about the COVID-19 vaccine – when will they be able to get it – the state launched on Monday a pilot website where people can sign up to receive alerts when they are qualified and to schedule an appointment .
The MyTurn system is operating on a trial basis for residents in Los Angeles and San Diego counties, with Governor Gavin Newsom saying the system will be available statewide in early February.
The website, at MyTurn.ca.gov, allows people to enter their basic information and find out if they are available to receive a vaccination and, if so, allows them to schedule an injection. People who are not yet qualified can provide information on age and occupation and register to receive an email or text alert about when they can schedule a scene.
Newsom said the system would also allow vaccine providers to provide faster, more up-to-date information on the number of injections administered, resolving what he called a frustrating delay in reporting that often makes it appear that fewer vaccines have been administered.
“We believe it is the most comprehensive end-to-end system of its kind in the United States,” said Newsom. “But, again, we recognize that it is in its pilot phase.
“. It’s not just a notification system like some other states have or a reservation system with only state clinics, this is an end-to-end system across the spectrum – bottom up, top down, providers – a full spectrum delivery system and a database that allows more immediate data to be transferred to the CDC, ”said Newsom.
– City news service
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