Officials say county ranks 3rd in the state for 1st doses thanks to volunteers Summit County currently ranks third in the state for having the highest percentage of the population vaccinated with at least one.
Public Health Director Amy Wineland, left, and her mother Mickie Parsons pose for a photo at a vaccine drive on Dec. 27 at the county bus barn in Frisco. Parsons said she has volunteered at 10 drives, where she s been able to administer vaccines.
Photo from Mickie Parsons
After experiencing a year of uncertainty and stress, some Summit County locals found themselves jumping at the opportunity to volunteer for the county’s COVID-19 vaccination effort.
Since the county held its first drive-thru vaccination event on Dec. 26, volunteers from the Summit Community and Senior Center have been a major part of the effort, directing traffic, filling vials and administering vaccines.