Feb 16, 2021

Saline County Health Dept. COVID-19 vaccine update

Posted Feb 16, 2021 10:54 PM

Here's the latest COVID-19 vaccine information from the Saline County Health Department's latest edition of Vax Facts.

If you believe you are an eligible member of a Phase 2 population and have not yet registered please do so immediately.

If you have already registered, please do not register again.

Senior citizens remain the priority Phase 2 population.

Other Phase 2 populations currently being scheduled for their vaccinations include:

●K12 teachers and staff,

●childcare workers,

●first responders and law enforcement, and

●city and county critical infrastructure workers.

Vaccine supply remains the primary barrier to vaccinating our community.

Unfortunately due to the state allocation process local staff members are unable to tell you when you can expect a vaccine at the time of your registration. Please be patient and someone will call you as soon as we have vaccine available for you.

You can track KDHE's weekly vaccination allocation to each county on the KansasVaccine.gov data page.

At least 5,500 people in Saline County have received one or both of their COVID vaccinations from the Community Health Partners.
This does not include doses distributed by the
 Federal Retail Pharmacy Program.

The CDC has updated quarantine recommendations for vaccinated persons.

Fully vaccinated persons who meet criteria will no longer be required to quarantine following an exposure to someone with COVID-19. Additional considerations for patients and residents in healthcare settings are provided.  

Those without access to the internet can register via phone or by visiting the Salina Senior Services Center.

Please remember to be cordial with the medical personnel who are working tirelessly to serve the Saline County Community.