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Weber County delays vaccine appointments until next week, cites national weather crisis

Feb 17, 2021, 5:09 PM | Updated: 6:01 pm

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WEBER COUNTY — Utahns planning to get their COVID-19 vaccine in Weber County on Thursday of this week (Feb. 18) will have to wait until Monday, Feb. 22 instead.

The Weber County delays are due to the severe weather impacting the majority of the nation, vaccine shipments to the Weber-Morgan Health Department have been delayed. 

The county said Wednesday around 700 appointments will be rescheduled for Monday, Feb. 22. All of the new appointments will be at the same time as originally scheduled. The Dee Events Center on the Weber State University campus remains the vaccinate site. 

Weber County said it will notify clinic participants of the change via telephone or email. 

According to the state of Utah’s coronavirus tracking webpage, Weber County is considered to have a “very high” rate of COVID-19 infections. The county has reported 27,199 positive cases of the virus. And nearly 170 residents of Weber County have died due to COVID-19.

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How To Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 Coronavirus

COVID-19 coronavirus spreads person to person, similar to the common cold and the flu. So, to prevent it from spreading:

  • Wash hands frequently and thoroughly, with soap and water, for at least 20 seconds.
  • Don’t touch your face.
  • Wear a mask to protect yourself and others per CDC recommendations.
  • Keep children and those with compromised immune systems away from someone who is coughing or sneezing (in this instance, at least six feet).
  • If there is an outbreak near you, practice social distancing (stay at home, instead of going to the movies, sports events, or other activities).
  • Get a flu shot.

Local resources

KSL Coronavirus Q&A 

Utah’s 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

Commonly asked questions, World Health Organization

Cases in the United States

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Weber County delays vaccine appointments until next week, cites national weather crisis