TUCSON, Ariz. — Editor's note: The above video is from an earlier newscast.
The Arizona Department of Health Services said the 12,000 vaccine appointments made available Tuesday morning for its COVID-19 vaccination site on the University of Arizona's campus in Tucson were quickly filled.
The site is the third state-run vaccination center, in addition to State Farm Stadium and Phoenix Municipal Stadium, and the first in southern Arizona.
Registration for appointments at the site opened at 9 a.m. Tuesday but were booked by 11:30 a.m. The appointments will begin on Thursday.
Appointments at the state-run sites can be registered at podvaccine.azdhs.gov. The department has not yet made more appointments available.
Those without computer access or needing extra help registering can call 1-844-542-8201 for assistance.
Appointments will eventually be able to operate 24/7 as more vaccine doses arrive in Arizona. The site will be able to serve up to 6,000 people per day at full capacity.
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