UDOH says first shipment of COVID-19 vaccine will arrive on Monday
Dec 12, 2020, 9:39 AM
The mind-boggling logistics of transporting one of the most important vaccines in history. Credit: Justin Tallis/Pool/Getty Images
SALT LAKE CITY — The Utah Department of Health announced on Twitter that the first shipment of the new COVID-19 vaccine will arrive in the state on Monday, with a second shipment arriving on Tuesday.
.@UtahDepOfHealth has received notice from the CDC that Utah’s first shipment of #COVID19 vaccine will arrive on Monday, with a second shipment arriving Tuesday.
— State of Utah COVID-19 Response (@UtahCoronavirus) December 12, 2020
The UDOH did not say how many doses of the vaccine will arrive in each shipment.
This news comes the day after the FDA approved the Pfizer vaccine for use in the United States.
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).
- Obtain a flu shot.
Local resources
Utah’s Coronavirus Information
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
