Saline County has made some headway on the COVID-19 vaccination front.
According to Thursday's Vax Facts, more than 10 percent of the eligible population in Saline County has been vaccinated, with approximately 4,700 individuals having received their first or both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.
"Further by the end of next week we expect to meet or exceed our first Phase 2 milestone of having vaccinated more than 30 percent of our most vulnerable population – our senior citizens," the Saline County Health Department noted.
Persons age 65 or older, and anyone in Phase 1 who has yet to be vaccinated are currently eligible to be vaccinated.
Persons who fit into the above categories who wish to receive the COVID-19 vaccine need to register at the Vaccinate Saline County website by clicking on "Register for Vaccine."
According to the health department, once you have successfully registered online, you will see the following confirmation.
The health department asks that once you are registered, please do not call to ask for a timeline or "order in the queue" as health department personnel do not have the ability to answer those questions. Additionally, please do not register more than once.
Persons without access to the internet can register via phone or by visiting Saline County Senior Services at the senior center. See information below.
Once approximately one third of the over 65 population has been vaccinated, the ability to move to the next step pf Phase 2 will be evaluated, according to the health department.
Phase 2 populations include the following.
●Persons age 65 and older
●Persons living in congregate settings
●High-contact critical workers
●All unvaccinated persons prioritized in Phase 1