COVID-19 Vaccine available for those over age 80

Knox County residents ages 80 and older can receive the COVID-19 vaccine beginning next week.

Knox Public Health, Knox Community Hospital (KCH), and Kroger have received limited amounts of the COVID-19 vaccine. Each organization will distribute the vaccine by appointment only. Due to the limited supply of the vaccine, you must schedule an appointment to ensure that you are slotted to receive a vaccination. 

 

Knox Public Health

Date: Wednesday, January 20th

Location: Mount Vernon High School Energy Field House

In collaboration with Knox County Emergency Management Agency, Knox Public Health will distribute its vaccine allotment Wednesday, January 20th at the Mount Vernon High School Energy Field House. 

Knox Public Health is compiling a list of those wanting the vaccine from email and phone requests. Those scheduled for the Wednesday clinic will be notified by phone or email with an appointment time. Anyone who has requested the vaccine from Knox Public Health, but was not scheduled for the Wednesday clinic due to limited vaccine, will receive notification for another clinic the following week when more of the vaccine has been received. 

If you are over the age of 80, have not scheduled an appointment, and would like to do so with Knox Public Health, call 740.399.8014 or send an email to info@knoxhealth.com
 indicating your name, age, and phone number.

 

Knox Community Hospital 

Date: Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday (Jan. 20, 21, 22) from 1-5 pm each day; and on Sat., Jan 23 from 8 am to noon

Location: KCH Main Building, hallway leading to the cafeteria

Knox Community Hospital will administer COVID-19 vaccinations by-appointment-only next week on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday (Jan. 20, 21, 22) from 1-5 pm each day; and on Sat., Jan 23 from 8 am to noon.  

To make an appointment to get the Vaccine at KCH, call 740.399.3840 from 8 am to 5 pm Monday through Friday.

 

Kroger

Kroger will activate a helpline starting Saturday to answer questions about the COVID-19 vaccine and assist with appointments at the Kroger pharmacy. Kroger customers can visit kroger.com/ohiocovidvaccine or call the Kroger COVID-19 vaccine helpline at 866.211.5320 for the latest information on vaccine availability in their area. 

 

PHASE DISTRIBUTION

• Monday, January 25 - ages 75+
• Monday, February 1 - ages 70+
• Monday, February 8 - ages65+

Beginning next week, vaccine distribution at any location will be only for those residents age 80 and older. The week of Jan. 25, vaccinations will open up to those age 75 and older; the week of Feb. 1, vaccinations will be available for those age 70 and older; and the week of Feb. 8, vaccinations will open up for those age 65 and older. In Knox County, there are more than 10,000 people in these age categories.

 

For more information on COVID-19, visit www.knoxhealth.com and https://coronavirus.ohio.gov