VALLEY CITY, N.D. (CCHD) – City-County Health District (CCHD) is prepared to move into the next eligible priority group within Phase 1B of North Dakota’s COVID-19 vaccination plan: Those individuals working or living in Barnes County age 18 and over living with chronic, high-risk health conditions.

“We have made swift progress through Phase 1B and we are prepared to open eligibility to those age 18 and over living with chronic medical conditions,” said Theresa Will, Administrator for CCHD. “We thank the public for their support and patience as we continue to move through eligible groups in Barnes County,” Will added.

Due to a substantial allocation of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine, CCHD is offering a mass-vaccination clinic on Wednesday, March 3rd from 7:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Valley City Jr/Sr High School Gym known as the Hi Liner Activity Center. “We are grateful for the support of Valley City Public Schools in hosting this important event,” Will said. “We are also fortunate to have the support of our North Dakota National Guard team and we hope eligible individuals will take advantage of this safe, convenient event.”

Those who are currently eligible, who wish to be vaccinated by City-County Health District must register for an appointment by visiting www.citycountyhealth.org/covid-19-vaccine. Those in need of clinic registration support are encouraged to call CCHD at 701-845-8518.

The Health District reports 3,016 vaccines administered by providers to date and coverage rates are growing positively, currently showing at 20.5% for 1st doses in Barnes County and 10% coverage for 2nd doses.