All Utah residents eligible for the vaccine next Wednesday

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SALT LAKE CITY – All Utahs will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine next Wednesday, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox announced Thursday.

“We always want to keep demand above availability,” Cox said during his monthly press conference.

Get vaccinations in all eligible Utahns

Cox acknowledged that opening the vaccine to all Utahns would not come without any problems.

“We are also concerned about the equity piece, hard-to-reach populations in rural areas of our state’s border areas and in some of our multicultural communities, where we have seen less absorption and getting those doses,” Cox explained.

“The way to do it is when we go to those places where we want to be able to vaccinate everyone. This is the best way to do it, this is the best way to increase the equitable distribution of vaccines throughout the state.

Cox said that’s why local and state health departments asked for the opening date of eligibility for each Utahn adult before the previous April date.

“We spent the night in discussions with our vaccination partners and collectively decided that starting next Wednesday we will authorize vaccinations for all adults in the state.”

Governor Cox will join KSL NewsRadio and answer your questions LIVE today at noon. Tap here for more information.

Cox reiterated that this does not mean there will be enough vaccines for everyone in the state next week. He said it can take a few weeks for residents to have a scheduled time.

“If you are over 50 or have an underlying comorbidity, keep scheduling vaccines. If you’re under 50, don’t schedule these vaccination slots until next Wednesday, ”Cox said.

How to prevent the spread of COVID-19 coronavirus

COVID-19 coronavirus transmitted from person to person. It is a virus similar to the common cold and flu. Therefore, to prevent it from spreading:

  • Wash your hands frequently and thoroughly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
  • Wear 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 (staying home, instead of going to the movies, sporting events, or other activities).
  • Get a flu shot.
  • Get vaccinated.

Local resources

Questions and answers about 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

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