The Clay County Public Health Center has set up a link on its website to allow people who live and/or work in Clay County to express their interest in the COVID-19 vaccination. The link goes to an online form of 20 questions, and will allow the health center to determine when a person is eligible for the vaccination.

The information people provide through this form allow the health center to contact applicants via email to let them know when they are eligible to be vaccinated. It may also be used to send details for how to register for vaccination with the health center or with another vaccine provider.

Submitting this form does not guarantee a person will receive the vaccination from the health center.

“This is NOT a registration form for vaccination,” states instructions on the online form. “Continue to be on the lookout for opportunities to be vaccinated through your doctor, another health care provider, a mass vaccination clinic, a retail pharmacy like CVS or Walgreens or through your employer.”

On Tuesday, January 14, Governor Mike Parson announced the activation of Phase 1B - Tier 1 of Missouri’s COVID-19 Vaccination Plan. Phase 1B - Tier 2 will be activated on Monday, January 18.

Tier 1 of Phase 1B focuses on protecting those who keep Missourians safe, including law enforcement, fire service, and public health professionals, among others. Tier 2 of Phase 1B focuses on protecting those who are at increased risk for severe illness, including individuals aged 65 and older and any adult with cancer, chronic kidney disease, COPD, or intellectual and/or developmental disabilities such as Down Syndrome, heart conditions, a weakened immune system due to organ transplant, severe obesity, pregnancy, sickle cell disease, or Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus.

Complete the Clay County COVID-19 Vaccination Interest Form by clicking here.

KPGZ News – Brian Watts contributed to this story