Churchill County resumes its vaccination schedule this week.
Photo by Steve Ranson.
Churchill County will administer COVID-19 vaccines to several groups on Wednesday and Thursday at the county fairgrounds.
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All persons using the fairgrounds for their vaccines should arrive via Miners Road from U.S. Highway 95 south. The Sheckler Road entrances to the fairgrounds will be closed and anyone blocking state highways (including Sheckler) will be cited by law enforcement.
First Doses
Wednesday and Thursday at 2 p.m. on first-come, first-served basis until the allotted 350 doses are administered:
The county is continuing to serve county residents ages 70 and over. Other groups include Department of Corrections employees, law enforcement/public safety employees; local emergency operators; education and childcare employees; and Nevada System of Higher Education frontline educators, staff and students.
Now serving county residents aged 64-69 and community support frontline staff including those working to serve vulnerable populations with food service, shelter services, court/legal and social services; essential public transportation workers, state and local government officials and staff; essential public health workforce; and mortuary services.
Employees of any of the groups listed must bring proof of employment such as a recent paystub or employer-issued identification to receive the vaccine. Residents should bring proof of age and residency (like a current driver’s license).
To expedite the vaccination process, print and fill out the “COVID-19 Questionnaire” and “Pre-Vaccination Checklist” forms on the county’s website and bring them with you to the fairgrounds.
Second doses only
Wednesday from 1-2 p.m. at the fairgrounds. Refer to your vaccination card to see when you are eligible for your second vaccine dose.
Banner Churchill Community Hospital is currently offering vaccines for those 70 and older. Call 775-867-7740 to make a vaccine appointment with Banner. These appointments are very limited and being scheduled several weeks out based on available allocation of vaccine.
Walgreens
Walgreens offers the vaccine to those 70 and older via appointments through their online portal: https://www.walgreens.com/findcare/vaccination/covid-19. You will need an email to create an account to schedule your vaccine at Walgreens.
Medicaid recipients needing transportation
Medicaid recipients needing a ride to the fairgrounds for the vaccine should contact Medicaid for an expedited request. Medicaid is waiving the five-day ride request requirement for those seeking the vaccine.
As vaccines continue to roll out, Churchill County will work as efficiently as possible to administer these vaccines over the coming weeks. Additional vaccine dates and information will be provided on county’s website when available.
