HomeMy WebLinkAbout01.14.21 For Immediate Release_ COVID-19 Vaccine for 65+, Butte County still in Planning Phases
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Subject:For Immediate Release: COVID-19 Vaccine for 65+, Butte County still in Planning Phases
Date:Thursday, January 14, 2021 1:09:22 PM
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 14, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine for 65+, Butte County still in Planning Phases
BUTTE COUNTY, Calif. – The California Department of Public Health has announced that in
order to increase the pace of COVID-19 vaccine distribution the State is prioritizing individuals
65 and older.
Butte County Public Health (BCPH) is actively working to respond to this change in priority and
remains in the planning phase for persons ages 65 and older. BCPH is currently moving
through the prioritized groups in phase 1b, tier 1 as indicated on the vaccine graphic located
on the BCPH vaccine website.
While the vaccine is available for some groups in phase 1b, tier 1, due to vaccine supply and
distribution, the groups in this tier must be sub-prioritized. BCPH will keep the public informed
once the vaccine is available for persons 65 and older.
Residents can get information about the COVID vaccine and register to be notified when they
qualify to get the vaccination, please visit the Butte County Public Health COVID-19 Vaccine
page: www.buttecounty.net/ph/COVID19/vaccine.
BCPH will continue to update the public as new information becomes available.
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Lisa Almaguer
CommunicationsManager/PIO
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