PHOENIX — The Arizona Department of Public Health reported on Thursday 9,913 new cases of COVID-19 and 297 coronavirus-related deaths, 238 of those related to matching death certificates.
The state reported these numbers as the first phase of health care workers prepare to receive their second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, but the state has struggled with the vaccine rollout.
ADHS says Apache, Gila and Pinal counties have met criteria to begin Phase 1B vaccinations which include protective service workers, teachers, childcare workers and people 75 years and older.
The state has launched a new online portal that will allow you to register for the vaccine and determine which phase your county is vaccinating.
Where do you register?
Go to the ADHS website at https://podvaccine.azdhs.gov/ and create a new account.
After creating your account, indicate if you are scheduling an appointment for yourself or for family members.
Next, choose the COVID-19 vaccine.
The website will then ask for your contact and insurance information, even though the vaccine is free in Arizona. The portal will show you where and when appointments are available.
You will have to answer health screening questions to determine if you are eligible to receive the vaccine.
