PHOENIX — This is the first weekend anyone in Arizona 16 and older is eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine at any state run vaccination site.
State leaders made that announcement earlier this week. Since then, there has been high demand on the ADHS website for appointments.
David Premak, a 30-something who works in retail, said when it comes to making an appointment, “You do have to be patient. you have to let the page refresh and just got to be persistent in getting one.”
Recent research shows that only 55 to 60% of Arizonans are willing to get the vaccine. Keep in mind, experts estimate at least 70% of the U.S. needs to be vaccinated in order to reach herd immunity.
Dr. Cara Christ, the director of Arizona Department of Health Services, expects demand to increase in the coming weeks.
To register for the COVID-19 vaccine, visit the ADHS vaccine website.
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