ARKANSAS VACCINATIONS-Arkansas is expanding eligibility for coronavirus vaccines to another 180,000 people. Gov. Asa Hutchinson made the announcement yesterday and said the state would fully open up the shots to the remainder of the 1B category under its vaccination plan.
"We're adding all of those in food and agriculture, people with intellectual developmental disabilities, essential government workers, grocery store, meal delivery, postal-package delivery service, public transit, houses of worship, manufacturing, all of those that are dealing really in a public-facing or in a close environment or critical industry that needs to be covered," Hutchinson explained.
"We're opening up a statewide vaccination appointment system and this is supplementary to our existing system where you can call a pharmacy or a provider for an appointment," Governor Asa Hutchinson, Arkansas
Hutchinson said the decision was made after demand was less than anticipated at vaccine clinics the state held over the weekend. He said the state needs to keep up demand for the shots and also announced another way for Arkansans to find out where to get vaccinated and set up an appointment.
"We're opening up a statewide vaccination appointment system and this is supplementary to our existing system where you can call a pharmacy or a provider for an appointment," Hutchinson said."
Hutchinson said the call center was added to give those without internet access or who are technically challenged a simpler way to set up an appointment. The Arkansas Vaccine Call Center’s number is 800-985-6030 , it became operable yesterday and is available state wide.
ARKANSAS VACCINE CALL CENTER : 1 (800) 985-6030
