HomeMy WebLinkAbout01.08.21 Media Statement_ Vaccine Distribution Started for portions of Phase 1b
From:Almaguer, Lisa
Subject:Media Statement: Vaccine Distribution Started for portions of Phase 1b
Date:Friday, January 8, 2021 3:02:11 PM
For Immediate Release
January 8, 2021
Media Statement
Butte County Public Health (BCPH) has started to distribute the COVID vaccine in Phase 1b. Please
note: the vaccine is NOT available for all of Phase 1b. Phase 1b is separated into various sectors of
essential workers. BCPH will publish when additional sectors have been added and the vaccine is
available. The graphic posted on the Butte County COVID Vaccine webpage has been updated to list
the sectors individually. Once a box is checked for a sector, this means that the vaccine is starting to
be available to those who want it in that sector – it does not mean this sector has completed all
vaccinations nor does it mean that every person in that sector can get it at the same time. Sectors
continue to get larger so the rollout for the entire sector may be slower than previous phases or
sectors. Please continue to be patient. Contacting Public Health, your healthcare provider or the
hospitals does not speed up the process. At this time, there is not a vaccine sign-up. The vaccine is
only available by invitation.
Lisa Almaguer
Communications Manager / PIO
BUTTE COUNTY PUBLIC HEALTH
202 Mira Loma Drive | Oroville, CA 95965
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