COVID-19 Vaccinations Begin at UArizona

COVID-19 Vaccinations Begin at UArizona
University Communications
As Pima County shifts to Phase 1B of its vaccination plan, the University of Arizona will serve as a point of distribution for child care providers and K-12 and university faculty and staff.
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A drive-thru vaccination clinic opened on the University of Arizona Mall on Jan. 19.
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Vice President, University [e-mail]520-626-9422For the latest on the University of Arizona response to the novel coronavirus, visit the university ' s COVID-19 webpage.For UANews coverage of COVID-19, visithttps://uanews.arizona.edu/news/covid19. Pima County has begun administering Phase 1B vaccinations, and starting this week the University of Arizona will be thedesignated distribution point for the Phase 1B priority subpopulation of teachers and child care workers, including K-12 and higher education teachers and staff, as well as student teachers.In order to vaccinate the population as quickly as possible, each vaccination site in the county will prioritize a specific population within the Phase 1B.1 group. While anyone from any group is welcome at any site, K-12 and higher education employees and child care workers are the priority for the Pima County University of Arizon...

Source: The University of Arizona: Health - January 19, 2021 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: mikaylamace Source Type: research