Coconino County

The Trump administration announced on January 12, 2021 the plan to release additional doses of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to states to expand vaccinations to individuals age 65 and older. Moments after sending a news release about the County awaiting guidance from Arizona Department of Health Services (ADHS) on this matter, ADHS announced the inclusion of those individuals as priority populations within Phase 1b.

The Trump administration announced on January 12, 2021 the plan to release additional doses of the Pfizer and Moderna COVID-19 vaccines to states instead of withholding the second dose as had been done previously. The United States Department of Health and Human Services is urging states to expand vaccinations to everyone age 65 and older to vaccinate more people immediately.

Approximately six hours after Coconino County moved to allowing priority populations within Phase 1b to make COVID-19 vaccination appointments at its Fort Tuthill vaccination site on Jan. 8, all 1,600 available appointments were booked. Coconino County Health and Human Services (CCHHS) and vaccination partner organizations are working to ensure the swift administration of the available COVID-19 vaccine. The community continues to demonstrate a high level of interest in getting vaccinated; however, the available supply of COVID-19 vaccine remains limited.

Seven days after opening its own COVID-19 vaccination site located at Fort Tuthill County Park to individuals in Phase 1a, Coconino County is opening vaccination appointments at select sites to priority populations within Phase 1b. Priority populations within Phase 1b include education and childcare workers, law enforcement and protective services, and individuals aged 75 and older.

On the morning of Monday, Jan. 4, County public health staff vaccinated the first person against COVID-19 at the Fort Tuthill County Park vaccination site and was fully booked for vaccination appointments throughout the day. As part of the vaccine roll out in Coconino County, Phase

The COVID-19 testing site at Fort Tuthill County Park in Flagstaff will operate on a modified schedule for the upcoming New Year’s holiday. The hours are as follows:

The holidays usually are a time to spend with loved ones celebrating family traditions. As cases of COVID-19 continue at an upward trajectory in Coconino County and many locations across the country, the holidays will require extra safety precautions this year. Gatherings with family and friends outside of your household can increase the chances of getting or spreading COVID-19 or the flu. Celebrating virtually or with members of the same household who are consistently taking measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 poses the lowest risk for spread.

Today only, the COVID-19 testing site at Fort Tuthill County Park in Flagstaff will be
by appointment only due to the overwhelming response for COVID-19 testing, ASU staffing shortages and laboratory capacity.

Those seeking a COVID-19 test must have an appointment to be tested. To register for an appointment, visit the Arizona Department of Health Services website. There are a limited number of appointments available and the site is unable to exceed this number due to lab processing capacity.

On June 5, 2020, the Coconino County Board of Supervisors approved a COVID-19 Re-
Entry Plan for County Operations. The plan provides guidance to protect customer and employee health and safety.

Coconino County COVID-19 case numbers have followed an upward trajectory over the past several
weeks. Based on this increase, and in alignment with the County’s Re-Entry Plan, effective Monday,
November 23 Coconino County will return to more restrictive Phase I operations, summarized below.

All Coconino County offices will be closed Wednesday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day, a celebration to honor America's veterans for their patriotism and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. The COVID-19 testing site located at Fort Tuthill County Park will also be closed in recognition of the holiday. Testing will resume on Thursday, November 12. Testing site hours are Monday – Friday from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. and Saturday from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.