Governor Announces Seniors 65 and Older Can Now Get the COVID-19 Vaccine

Govern Newsom announced today that Seniors age 65 and older can now get the COVID-19 vaccine in an attempt to speed up the distribution and get healthcare workers and those most vulnerable vaccinated right away.  This will help in slowing the spread and reduce the number of patients needing hospitalization.

 

In response, Riverside County announced new COVID-19 vaccine clinics for all Phase 1a (all tiers) and Phase 1b (tier 1) as well as individuals 65 years of age and older.  The clinics will provide vaccines free of charge, however those who show up will be required to register prior to arrival and show proof of eligibility (badge, business identification, letter of proof from employer). Medical insurance information will be requested. Those 65 and older who need assistance making an appointment can call the Riverside County Office of Aging at (800) 510-2020 or 2-1-1.

 

To see the description of the various tiers and to sign up for an appointment, click www.ruhealth.org.

 

The following locations will have walk-up vaccine clinics starting Jan. 14. Hours of operation 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

(There will be no clinics Monday, January 18 because of Martin Luther King holiday.)

Corona High School

1150 W. 10th Street

Corona, CA, 92882

 

Heritage High School

26001 Briggs Road

Menifee, CA, 92585

 

San Gorgonio Middle School

1591 Cherry Avenue

Beaumont, CA, 92223

 

The following location will have a walk-up vaccine clinic on Jan. 17 from 8:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

 

Indio Fairgrounds (Fullenwider Auditorium)

46350 Arabia Street

Indio, CA. 92201

 

The following location will have a drive-up vaccine clinic Jan. 16 from 8 a.m. until 3 p.m. This clinic will be reserved for those 65 years of age and older.

Diamond Stadium

500 Diamond Drive

Lake Elsinore, CA, 92530

 

Please visit www.ruhealth.org/covid-19-vaccine or call 2-1-1 for more information. Seniors can also call the Riverside County Office on Aging at (800) 510-2020.

 

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Chris Parman

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