By Shannon Klatt

JAMESTOWN, N.D. (CVHD) – Central Valley Health District (CVHD) administered a total of 1,059 COVID vaccinations this week to area residents.

Of those administered, 510 were first doses. This week’s efforts included both types (Pfizer and Modena) of vaccine and were provided to those in priority group Phase 1B.

“More and more vaccine is arriving each week. In the coming weeks, allotments will continue to come to pharmacies and healthcare agencies, this includes the new Johnson and Johnson vaccine,” states Robin Iszler, Unit Administrator.

CVHD expects that the Johnson and Johnson vaccine will be in Jamestown next week, including local pharmacies receiving the new vaccine. The benefit of the Johnson and Johnson vaccine is that only one dose is needed, as compared to 2 doses required of the Modena and Pfizer vaccines.

“We get asked often about which vaccine is best and our answers will always be that the best vaccine is the one available to you first,” encouraged Iszler. “The most important thing is to choose to be vaccinated. Vaccination will help our community return to normal and prevent the spread of disease.”

CVHD continues to concentrate their vaccine efforts on those in priority group Phase 1B, however, those in Phase 1C will not be turned away. Phase 1C includes essential workers and persons 18 and older at increased risk for COVID-19.

CVHD will be hosting a vaccination clinic for those interested in received a COVID vaccination on Wednesday, March 10, from 1:00 – 5:00pm at the Jamestown Civic Center. Appointments are required. There will be 300 first dose appointments available and once the appointments are full the clinic will be closed. To register for an appointment, visit the CVHD website at www.centralvalleyhealth.org website and click the “COVID-19” tab.

Participants who cannot register themselves are encouraged to call CVHD at 252-8130 for assistance.