OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) — The Oklahoma State Division of Well being (OSDH) introduced right this moment it would take away the Oklahoma residency requirement for the vaccine efficient tomorrow, April 8, permitting residents from neighboring states and past to get the vaccine.
“Whereas our focus has been and can proceed to be on vaccinating Oklahomans, now we have at all times identified there can be some extent at which provide and rising capability would permit us to welcome residents from neighboring states into Oklahoma to get vaccinated,” stated Deputy Commissioner Keith Reed. “We at the moment are reaching that time and are blissful to increase a welcome to our neighbors as a part of our efforts to assist cease the unfold of COVID-19 within the area. This virus doesn’t adhere to boundaries drawn on a map, so by making certain excessive vaccination charges throughout the area — not simply Oklahoma — we’re offering an additional layer of safety for our residents.”
Oklahoma can be among the many first states within the nation to formally take away its residency requirement for the COVID-19 vaccine.
“With provide constantly rising week over week, further entry factors approaching board every day and Oklahomans capable of finding available appointments throughout the state, now we have quite a bit to be hopeful about within the coming months. However it’s going to require a continued dedication to our mitigation efforts,” stated Commissioner of Well being Dr. Lance Frye. “Now will not be the time to let our guard down. We encourage Oklahomans to stay vigilant in following the three W’s as we work to vaccinate as many individuals throughout the area as potential and return to a way of normalcy. In case you have not but signed up to your vaccine, I urge you to take action as quickly as potential — it’s the most effective factor you are able to do to guard your self, your loved ones and your group.”
The vaccine is at present accessible for free of charge to all Oklahomans 16+. 16- and 17-year-olds can obtain the Pfizer vaccine with parental consent and with a father or mother current on the vaccination website. The Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines can be found to these 18+.
Oklahomans 16+ are inspired to register by means of the state’s Vaccine Scheduler Portal at vaccinate.okay.gov in the event that they haven’t performed so already, and schedule an appointment as quickly as potential.
Vaccine appointments are additionally accessible by means of many different native pandemic suppliers throughout the state. Oklahomans can ask their private healthcare supplier in regards to the vaccine, or use the federal vaccine locator at vaccinefinder.org to test for appointments at native pharmacies.
“That is the precise factor to do for our neighbors,” stated Reed. “We hope to see different states which have fared effectively in administration charges observe go well with as all of us proceed to work collectively to convey an finish to this pandemic.”
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