Hunter
04/05/21
Effective today, all Iowans over the age of 16 are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
Iowa Department of Public Health Interim Director Kelly Garcia says that while the eligibility has been expanded, it will take time to fully meet the demand for vaccines.
Finding a vaccination appointment has been a frustrating process. The Johnson County Public Health website has a page listing area vaccine providers; a link to that page is available below.
www.coronavirus-johnsoncounty.hub.arcgis.com
The state of Iowa offers vaccinate.iowa.gov to direct residents to vaccine providers, and an Iowa City man has developed a Twitter account that updates open appointments at area providers. It can be reached at IA Vaccine Alerts. And for those without internet access, 211 can be dialed to help book appointments.
Health officials are stressing that it’s important to continue basic mitigation efforts while the population gets the vaccine. They include staying home when you can, wearing a mask, staying at least six feet apart, avoiding crowds and poorly-ventilated places, and washing your hands.