Reno County is moving into the next phase of COVID vaccinations starting Monday, March 22.
People eligible to get the vaccine under phases 3 and 4 will be able to make an appointment for the shot. Starting Monday, Reno County will be giving vaccinations at the Fellowship Hall of the First United Methodist Church,101 E. 1st Avenue. This site will operate 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. on weekdays.
Phases 3 and 4 of the state’s vaccination plan focus on people aged 16 to 64, with medical conditions that put them at higher risk from COVID. These conditions include:
- Cancer
- Down Syndrome
- Certain heart conditions
- Type 1 & 2 diabetes
- Pregnancy
- Asthma
- Cystic fibrosis
- Liver disease
- Neurological conditions like dementia
- And other medical risks
The vaccinations will also be opened up to more critical workers outside the healthcare field, including:
- Agricultural and food workers not included in previous phases
- Workers performing in-person activities indoors
- Utility workers
- Social service and government workers not included in previous phases
- Logistics workers, such as truck transportation workers and couriers
- Water and wastewater workers
- Shelter, housing, and finance workers
- And information technology and communication workers
Appointments can be scheduled online at https://forms.renogov.org/rchd/covid19-registration/. You can also call the Health Department at 620-694-2900 and select option 6.
