SALT LAKE CITY, Utah – Local health officials say some people are looking for a COVID-19 vaccine, despite not meeting state requirements.
Health officials turn to the waiting list
These individuals, who often travel from county to county in search of a vaccine, are called “vaccine hunters.”
Diane Rindlisbacher, the leader of the Intermountain healthcare system for administering the COVID-19 vaccine, said the demand among eligible residents for the vaccine has been so high that they rarely have to worry about taking additional photos. Although in rare cases this happens, they have protocols to follow.
“We have an emergency plan and, in most other locations, there is a waiting list or a call list,” she explains.
For example, she said there were additional doses left after a recent vaccination clinic in Utah County. Health leaders on the ground began calling people on the waiting list, and many showed up within half an hour.
According to Rindlisbacher, many of the “vaccine hunters” are close to being eligible for a vaccine and are wondering if they can start with a leap in the process.
“Mainly, we see individuals who come with their wives, who are eligible and simply ask what the possibility is, because they have heard that the age will change,” she explains.
Over 600,000 vaccines given in Utah
According to the Utah Department of Health, more than 600,000 coronavirus vaccinations have been administered in the state.
It comes after officials reported another 701 new cases of coronavirus on Sunday, with 10 residents dying of complications from the virus.
Deaths lead to the total number of Utahns lost by COVID-19 to 1,852. This figure represents people who have died mainly due to the effects of coronavirus disease.
The seven-day average for positive tests is 777 per day. The current number of people hospitalized for the virus is 241.
How to prevent the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus
COVID-19 coronaviruses transmitted from person to person. It is a virus similar to the common cold and flu. So to prevent the spread:
- Wash your hands thoroughly and thoroughly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
- He’s wearing a mask.
- Don’t touch your face.
- Keep children and those with compromised immune systems away from someone who coughs or sneezes (in this case, at least 6 feet)
- If there is an outbreak near you, practice social distancing (stay home instead of going to movies, sporting events, or other activities.)
- Get yourself a flu shot.
Local resources
Questions and Answers KSL Coronavirus
Utah coronavirus information
Utah State Board 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