Mass Vaccination Site Moves Indoors Due to Heatwave

Contact:
Veronica Farias
Phone:
509-886-6427
Email:
veronica.farias@cdhd.wa.gov
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East Wenatchee, WA – The mass vaccination site at the Town Toyota Center in Wenatchee moves indoors during its last week of operations due to a forecasted heatwave.

The National Weather Service is forecasting temperatures of up to 110 degrees beginning Monday, June 28 through Sunday, July 4. Learn more about the forecasted heatwave at: https://www.weather.gov/.

The hours of operation at the Town Toyota Center will remain the same as usual:

• COVID-19 vaccine clinic Monday through Thursday from 11 am to 6 pm; and

• COVID-19 testing Monday through Friday from 11 am to 6 pm.

June 28 through July 1 are the last days of operations for the mass vaccination site at the Town Toyota Center in Wenatchee. COVID-19 testing will still be offered at the site.

Individuals seeking first or second dose vaccinations after July 1 are encouraged to contact their local healthcare provider or follow these steps to secure a COVID-19 appointment with Confluence Health:

• Dial 509-663-8711;

• Dial one (1) to get redirected to the COVID-19 hotline; and

• Dial one (1) to create your appointment.

CDHD wants to remind its residents that heat-related illnesses like heat strokes, heat exhaustion, heat cramps, sunburn and heat rashes are preventable. Learn about the symptoms and prevention measures at: https://www.cdc.gov/disasters/extremeheat/warning.html.

Stay cool, hydrated and limit outdoor activities to morning and evening hours. To stay informed on local public health, visit www.cdhd.wa.gov and follow CDHD on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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