Lia Smith, a registered nurse assistant, prepares a COVID-19 vaccine at the Mountain America Exposition Center in Sandy on Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021, where those 70 and older are receiving the vaccination. Utah County recently announced more vaccine available for ages 70+. Photo: Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox announced Thursday that all Utah residents ages 16 and older will be able to sign up for the COVID-19 vaccine starting next Wednesday, March 24. This is a jump from Cox’s previous plans to open the vaccine in early April.
In his announcement, Cox said the sign-up process for most areas will begin Wednesday, but the vaccine distribution plans are up to local county health departments — and some have chosen to open registration sign-ups even sooner.
Here’s what we know so far about when you can sign up for the COVID-19 vaccine in each health district. You can get a vaccine in any county in the state regardless of where you live.
Box Elder, Cache and Rich counties
Juab, Millard, Piute, Sanpete, Sevier and Wayne counties
“Distribution location and dates will be announced weekly. The number of appointments we can schedule is based on the number of vaccines allocated to San Juan County. Check back each week on Thursday afternoon at 3 pm.”
Carbon, Emery and Grand counties
Beaver, Garfield, Iron, Kane and Washington counties
Registration opens Thursday.
“When doses of the COVID-19 vaccine become available at the Tooele County Health Dept. we will post what group is eligible to receive the vaccine as directed by the Utah COVID-19 Vaccination Plan.”
Daggett, Duchesne and Uintah counties
“All individuals 16 years and older will be eligible for the vaccine on Wednesday, March 24”
Morgan and Weber counties
COVID-19 coronaviruses transmitted from person to person. It is a virus that is similar to the common cold and the flu. So, to prevent it from spreading:
Utah’s Coronavirus Information
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Utah Coronavirus Information Line – 1-800-456-7707
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Commonly asked questions, World Health Organization