Utah Gov. Spencer Cox announced Thursday that all Utah residents ages 16 and older will be able to sign up for the COVID-19 vaccine starting next Wednesday, March 24. This is a jump from Cox’s previous plans to open the vaccine in early April. 

On March 24, Utahns who are 16 and older will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine.

You can search for doses by your favorite provider at https://t.co/TxbPbUEFLe. You can also search by vaccine type and for doses near you at https://t.co/FWel6uM8kZ. pic.twitter.com/hho6nTXDEt

— Utah Gov. Spencer J. Cox (@GovCox) March 18, 2021

In his announcement, Cox said the sign-up process for most areas will begin Wednesday, but the vaccine distribution plans are up to local county health departments — and some have chosen to open registration sign-ups even sooner.

Here’s what we know so far about when you can sign up for the COVID-19 vaccine in each health district. You can get a vaccine in any county in the state regardless of where you live. 

Utah COVID-19 Vaccine sign up information

Bear River

Box Elder, Cache and Rich counties

Central Utah

Juab, Millard, Piute, Sanpete, Sevier and Wayne counties

Davis County

Appointments for the general public ages 16+ will start on April 5. Those appointments will be available to be scheduled starting Wednesday, March 24. Also, we are primarily using the Pfizer vaccine.

— Davis County Health (@DavisCountyHlth) March 18, 2021

Salt Lake County

All Utahns 16+ are eligible for #COVID19 vaccination on March 24. On Monday, March 22 we plan to open registration to schedule for the next available appointment dates after April 4. Vaccines may be available sooner from a provider near you! https://t.co/cv0vw2Bexr #ThisIsOurShot pic.twitter.com/xhT7ptMSDF

— Salt Lake Health (@SaltLakeHealth) March 18, 2021

San Juan

“Distribution location and dates will be announced weekly. The number of appointments we can schedule is based on the number of vaccines allocated to San Juan County. Check back each week on Thursday afternoon at 3 pm.”

Southeast Utah 

Carbon, Emery and Grand counties

Southwest Utah 

Beaver, Garfield, Iron, Kane and Washington counties

Summit County

Registration opens Thursday. 

Tooele County 

“When doses of the COVID-19 vaccine become available at the Tooele County Health Dept. we will post what group is eligible to receive the vaccine as directed by the Utah COVID-19 Vaccination Plan.”

TriCounty Health 

Daggett, Duchesne and Uintah counties

Utah County

Great news! COVID-19 vaccines are available to any Utahn 16+ starting March 24! Text UCHealth to 888777 to receive text updates about appt availability. Appointment sign up: https://t.co/tzpNbUda2g pic.twitter.com/u4Rb1br3lZ

— UtahCountyHealthDept (@UCHD) March 18, 2021

Wasatch County

“All individuals 16 years and older will be eligible for the vaccine on Wednesday, March 24”

Weber-Morgan

Morgan and Weber counties

How To Prevent the Spread of COVID-19 Coronavirus

COVID-19 coronaviruses transmitted from person to person. It is a virus that is 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.
• Wear a mask.
• Don’t touch your face.
• 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.
• Get vaccinated.

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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