Arizona passes 300,000 mark in COVID-19 vaccine doses administered (Source: Pexels) By KOLD News 13 Staff | January 20, 2021 at 12:13 PM MST - Updated January 20 at 12:13 PM
TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - Almost 320,000 doses of COVID-19 vaccine have been administered in Arizona, reflecting strong momentum over the past week in getting more vaccine into the community.
“Vaccine distribution is accelerating in Arizona, especially with the addition of the State Farm Stadium vaccination site. Late last week, we celebrated passing 200,000 doses administered and now we’ve surpassed 300,000,” said Dr. Cara Christ, director of the Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS). “Arizona has been working to get these vaccines out of cold storage and into the arms of prioritized individuals.”
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State Farm Stadium in Glendale becomes 24/7 COVID-19 vaccination site: How to sign-up
State Farm Stadium in Glendale becoming vaccination site.
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GLENDALE, AZ â Beginning on Monday, Jan. 11, State Farm Stadium in Glendale will open as a 24/7 COVID-19 vaccination site.
A registration link for the State Farm Stadium site is available on the Arizona Department of Health Services website.
On Monday, select law enforcement officials and other protective service workers will be vaccinated at State Farm Stadium, followed by others in phases 1A and 1B who make appointments starting Tuesday, Jan. 12.
The first appointments at State Farm Stadium will be available to health care workers, first responders, teachers, law enforcement, Arizonans over age 75, and others at the top of the priority list, ADHS says.