Generally speaking, Phase 1a critical populations are:

 ➔ Persons who have regular potential for exposure to COVID-19 patients;                                     

 ➔ Persons who have regular exposure to people who are potentially positive for COVID-19, or those who are exposed to infectious materials;  and                                                       

➔ Residents and staff of long-term care facilities, assisted living facilities and residential care facilities for people with intellectual or developmental disabilities.

Through the following Phase 1b designations, WDH aims to prevent mortality and morbidity and preserve societal functioning. Generally speaking, Phase 1b critical populations are: 

➔ Persons 70 years of age or older and                                                                                                                

➔ Frontline essential workers who must interact with the public and are unable to consistently physically distance from others. 

Social Media and local media release on 1/11/2021:

COVID-19 Vaccinations for medical and emergency personnel (those in the top tier priority group Phase 1A) are nearly complete in Uinta County.   Plans are being made to move into Phase 1B, specifically those 70 years and older.  Doses of COVID-19 vaccine are very limited at this time, and there likely will not be enough to vaccinate everyone who would like one in the first clinic. More vaccine will be available in coming weeks. Additional clinics will be held as additional vaccine arrives.

 If you are 70 years old or older and are interested in receiving the vaccine please register by filling in all of the information at this link: https://forms.gle/fbvGPciMf7gTQqZQA     You only need to register once.

 Utilizing the above link is the preferred method for registration, but for those without a computer or smart phone or someone to help them register that way, we can accept calls Tuesday Jan. 12 through Thursday Jan. 14, 8am-5pm at 307-789-9203 for Evanston residents to sign up. Bridger Valley residents can call 307-787-3800 to sign up.

 To fairly distribute the vaccine, we will utilize a random drawing for residents 70 and older who have registered to receive the vaccine. If your name is selected you will receive notification (text, email, or phone call) that will tell you the location, time, and date for you to receive your vaccine. The Evanston 1^st round clinic will be on Monday, January 18^th.

 Unfortunately, we do not have enough doses to offer the shots on a drop-in basis.  At this time, you will only receive the vaccine if your name is on the list and 70 years old or older.   As additional vaccine is received we will notify of further clinics utilizing a similar process. 

We are very excited to be at this stage of vaccine distribution!  Thank you for your patience and understanding as we work to efficiently and fairly distribute vaccine. 

 Following vaccination of those 70 years old, the next priority groups will be opened up, including school district staff and childcare service providers. We will communicate through Code Red and other forms of media. 

To sign up for Code Red, go to www.uintacounty.com, and click on the Code red shield at the lower right of the page.

Vaccine Consent Form              Standing Order for Vaccination            V-Safe Information         Emergency Use Authorization (EUA)

Spanish Vaccine Consent Form       Spanish V-Safe Information         Spanish Emergency Use Authorization (EUA)

Online Registration for persons 70 years old and over

COVID-19 has hit all of the United States hard, and in ways we didn’t think possible.  We are all getting weary of the worry and concern for our neighbors and our families.  Having empathy is a good thing, but as everyone knows, too much of a good thing can be hazardous to your health.  The longer this public health threat is around, and the constant ups and downs within our County and State, the more we are likely to be overwhelmed.

It’s easy to say don’t let it get to you, but for some this is easier said than done.  There is help in Uinta County if you just want to talk to someone that can help you sort it out.  Mental Health providers are standing by to give  you a confidential ear.  You don’t have to handle this on your own, you don’t have to listen to other people’s ideas about this outbreak, you have a right to speak to someone who is objective and will listen if you will talk.  We have compiled a list of Mental Health providers who will be there for you - today, and for as long as you need them.  Just click on the word list and make a phone call to get started.