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Coconino County announces registration has opened for 1,100 COVID Vaccine Appointments for week of Feb. 12-16

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COCONINO COUNTY — Coconino County has opened registration for an additional 1,100 COVID-19 vaccination appointments for a special extended-hours vaccination event Feb. 12 – 16 at the Fort Tuthill County Park vaccination site. The County has been allocated these additional doses from the State of Arizona due to the high performance of Coconino County and partners at administering vaccine to the public. 

Those interested in scheduling an appointment can visit coconino.az.gov/covid19vaccine and navigate to the SPECIAL REGISTRATION – Fort Tuthill, Flagstaff First Dose link. Individuals without internet access or those who require assistance can call the Coconino County COVID-19 Information Line at 928-679-7300. Seniors aged 65 and over who need scheduling assistance will be placed on the County’s senior assistance list. The Information Line hours are Monday – Friday 8 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.

The vaccines will be administered during special extended hours on February 12-16. The Fort Tuthill vaccination site, 2446 Fort Tuthill Loop, Flagstaff, will be open 8 a.m.-7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 12; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 13; and 8 a.m.-6 p.m. on Monday, Feb. 15 and Tuesday, Feb. 16. The County is extending hours, including operating on the President’s Day holiday, to help those in the Phase 1a and Priority Phase 1b populations secure appointments.

Registration is open to eligible individuals in Phase 1a and Priority Groups within Phase 1b. Priority populations in Phase 1b are:

  • Education and childcare workers, teachers, and staff. This includes all school and higher education staff who normally interact with other staff and students, and bus drivers, cafeteria workers, facilities staff etc.
  • Law enforcement and protective services (corrections, other emergency response staff).
  • Individuals aged 65 and older.

The community is encouraged to check Coconino County’s vaccine webpage at coconino.az.gov/covid19vaccine for updates and information. There is availability for vaccine at partner sites; registration options are included on the website.