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Gila River Indian Community members receive COVID-19 vaccine with help from Arizona National Guard
With the help of the Arizona National Guard, hundreds of Gila River Indian Community members were treated to the COVID-19 vaccine on Saturday.
and last updated 2021-02-21 19:45:00-05
With the help of the Arizona National Guard, hundreds of Gila River Indian Community members were treated to the COVID-19 vaccine on Saturday.
At Wild Horse Pass in Chandler, more than 600 hundred members of the Gila River Indian Community drove thru a vaccination site specifically designed for the community. Weâve been playing defense this past year. The ability to vaccine our own tribal members, we can play offense as well, said Stephen Lewis Governor of Gila River Indian Reservation. I see it as a historic event to save lives. Every shot we administer saves lives.
Phase 1B of COVID-19 vaccine rollout in Arizona wraps up first week smoothly
After a glitch or two, including an initial rush causing the county’s website to crash, Phase 1B is running smoothly. Author: Matt Yurus (12News) Updated: 9:44 AM MST January 18, 2021
PHOENIX Phase 1B of COVID-19 vaccinations wrapped up its first full week here in Maricopa County. The operation is ran smoothly thanks in large part to the National Guard and countless volunteers.
“We have to reach inside ourselves for that fortitude to carry on, said Task Force Medical Commander Colonel Tom Leeper.
He referenced the mental toughness and physical stamina it takes to run Arizona’s first 24-7 vaccination site at State Farm Stadium, where appointments are scheduled three minutes a part and as many as 6,000 can be vaccinated per day.