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WOODWARD, Okla. – Local Health Departments in Oklahoma are making Covid-19 vaccination a top priority to protect community health.

“We are excited to provide the vaccine to community members,” said Terri Salisbury, Regional Administrative Director for Oklahoma State Department of Health District 1. “We urge all Oklahomans who are eligible to get the vaccine as soon as it is available to them. Our staff is working diligently to provide the vaccine to all individuals who are eligible. While individuals need to remain diligent in their Covid precautions, the vaccine is viewed as light at the end of the tunnel.”

Ongoing vaccination events will be held in all District One counties beginning the first week of January. Residents and staff in long-term care facilities will receive vaccination through contracts with CVS or Walgreen’s, or from local health departments.

Events for District One are as scheduled:

In Woods County events are scheduled at the Alva Recreation Center, 1887 Goldbug Blvd., Alva. The location is north of the Woods County Fairgrounds with entry from Harper Road. There are other entrances to the complex from Skyline and from Thunderbird Road in Alva. Park on the north side of the fieldhouse and enter through the east door.

Call 580-327-3192 to schedule an appointment.

Tuesday, Jan. 12, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 19, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Tuesday, Jan. 26, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Monday, Jan. 18, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. (located at Woods County Health Department)

Residents in other counties in the District 1 area may learn more about times and dates by calling:

Beaver County 580-625-3693, Cimarron County 580-338-8544, Custer County 580-323-2100 or 580-772-6417, Dewey County 580-323-2100 or 580-72-6417, Ellis Count 580-921-2029, Roger Mills County 580-323-2100 or 580-772-6417, Texas County 580-338-8544, Woodward County 580-256-6416.

Future announcements will be sent to local media about who will be eligible at the vaccination events each week. Updates will also be posted on each County Health Department’s Facebook page. We expect to open up quickly to other populations in Phase 2 as more vaccines are received.

“We definitely have a sense of urgency based on what our medical partners are seeing in the hospitals due to this virus.” Salisbury said. “Please help our healthcare system by continuing to wear a mask, wash your hands and watch your distance as these are still key components of minimizing the spread of Covid at this time.”

For more information about the Covid-19 vaccine, visit oklahoma.gov/Covid19/vaccine-information or call 211.