Utah catching up on vaccine appointments postponed by storm

Utah catching up on vaccine appointments postponed by storm

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Southwest Utah Public Health Department has announced plans to reschedule appointments for coronavirus vaccinations delayed by a winter storm last week. KSTU-TV reports the severe weather impacted shipments of vaccine to area clinics from outside the state. Southwest Utah Public Health Department says its Feb. 18 appointments have been rescheduled for Feb. 22, 25 and 27. The Weber-Morgan Health Department also rescheduled Feb. 18 appointments for Feb. 22. Utah residents age 65 and older are now eligible to receive vaccines and should check with local health departments for appointment availability. Utah so far has distributed more than 607,000 vaccines.