Governor Doug Ducey today issued an Executive Order banning "vaccine passports" and preventing state and local governments from requiring Arizonans to provide their COVID-19 vaccination status to receive service or enter an area. “The residents of our state should not be required by the government to share their private medical information,” said Governor Ducey. “While we strongly recommend all Arizonans get the COVID-19 vaccine, it’s not mandated in our state — and it never will be. … [Read more...] about Governor Ducey Bans Vaccine Passports
COVID-19 vaccinations
Registration Available For The State’s First 24/7 COVID-19 Vaccination Site
Registration opened at 9 a.m. for the state’s first 24/7 COVID-19 vaccination site at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, with the first appointments available beginning Tuesday, Jan. 12, for health care workers, first responders, teachers, law enforcement officers, Arizonans over age 75 and others at the top of the priority list for vaccine distribution. The launch of the new state location comes as Arizona’s largest county moves into priority groups in Phase 1B — opening up vaccine access to a … [Read more...] about Registration Available For The State’s First 24/7 COVID-19 Vaccination Site
Northern Arizona VA Health Care System begins COVID-19 vaccinations
Recently, the Northern Arizona VA Health Care System (NAVAHCS) began administering COVID-19 inoculations using the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. This follows the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Emergency Use Authorization for this vaccine. “The Northern Arizona VA is eager to offer the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine to our health care personnel and Veterans in our Community Living Center,” said Jean Gurga, medical center director. “Receiving the vaccine is like having hope delivered. As … [Read more...] about Northern Arizona VA Health Care System begins COVID-19 vaccinations
