First Covid-19 Vaccines for Phase 1a arrive in Curry County!

What can the general public expect?

GOLD BEACH, OR - (December 23, 2020)

●Curry Health Network received a delivery of the Moderna Covid-19 vaccines in the late afternoon of December 21. These vaccines are earmarked for Phase 1a recipients (healthcare workers and first responders) as currently recommended by the Oregon Health Authority.
●We are beginning to distribute the vaccine to hospital-based healthcare workers and first responders this week.
●Vaccinations in Phase 1a began December 22. Pain management specialist Dr. Christopher Amsden of Curry Health Network was the first in a group of physicians, nurses, and pharmacists to receive the vaccine at Curry General Hospital.
●We expect to have all Phase 1a vaccines in Curry County distributed by January 8 (except Long-Term Care Facilities, which should be receiving their vaccines through the federal Pharmacy Partnership for Long Term Care program).
●We are monitoring communication from the Oregon Health Authority to let us know when we are able to move to Phase 1b vaccination group (essential workers), and then Phase 1c (high-risk citizens).
●When we are able to move to Phases 1b and 1c, we will order more vaccination doses and begin offering them to a wider population.
●Please watch for future communications from Curry Health Network about when, how, and where you can get a vaccine.
●Curry Health Network is currently focused on distributing vaccines in Phase 1a, and will release more information about other Phases as we move through the process.
●For any AGENCIES in the community that believe they fall into the PHASE 1a category that have not yet signed up to receive Covid-19 vaccines, please email covidvaccine@curryhealth.org so we can allocate doses and schedule your staff.
●There is nothing the general public need do at this time (there is no "waiting list").
●Curry Health Network will do our best to make sure you are kept informed as we move through the different Phases of the Covid-19 vaccine program.