Today on “In the Hive” we speak with Tom Hudachko, spokesman for the Utah Department of Health, about the state’s multi-phase plan for immunizing its residents against COVID-19. So far, Utah has given the first dose of the two-dose vaccine to a number of frontline healthcare workers and has begun the work of immunizing staff and residents of long-term care facilities. Next, Utah teachers and educational staff are in line to receive a jab, followed by people aged 75 years or older. And then? Utah will prioritize vaccinations based on age until as many residents as possible are immunized against the pandemic coronavirus.
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Tom Hudachko, Utah Department of Health
Vaccines are currently available to healthcare workers, long-term care facility staff and residents, first responders, and K-12 teachers and school staff, and will shortly be available to Utahns age 70 or older. Those who are eligible can contact their local health department to schedule a vaccination.
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