LOUISVILLE, Ky. — As Kentucky and southern Indiana prepare for some significant winter weather, local health departments are assuring people that their COVID-19 vaccine appointments will still be honored, even if they are canceled due to the weather.
Governor Andy Beshear announced Tuesday that the regional Kroger vaccine clinics will be closed Wednesday and Thursday. Appointments will be rescheduled.
A spokesperson for the Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness said they will close the Broadbent Arena vaccination site early on Wednesday due to the inclement weather. All appointments scheduled after 2:30 p.m. will be rescheduled. They expect to operate with normal hours Thursday, depending on the weather.
UofL Health said its facilities will be open Wednesday and appointments will be held as scheduled. If anyone with a vaccine appointment through UofL Health has any questions, they are encouraged to contact their appointment location.
The North Central District Health Department has rescheduled several of its vaccination clinics.
- Wed. Feb. 10 at Shelby County Health Department (after 10:30 a.m.) rescheduled to Mon., Feb. 15
- Wed. Feb. 10 at Trimble County Fairgrounds rescheduled to Fri., Feb. 19
- Thurs., Feb. 11 at Shelby County Fairgrounds rescheduled to Tues., Feb. 16
- Fri., Feb. 12 at Shelby County Fairgrounds rescheduled to Wed., Feb. 17
Appointment times and location will remain the same. If you are unable to attend your appointment, call 502-390-2600 to cancel.
The Lincoln Trail District Health Department has rescheduled its vaccination clinic from Feb. 10 to Feb. 17 due to the weather. The appointment times scheduled for Wednesday will be honored on the new date.
In Indiana, the Clark County Health Department said it would reach out to patients directly if it had to close the vaccination clinic due to weather. If the clinic is not closed, but patients are unable to make their appointment, they will also be contacted.
The vaccination clinic with the University of Kentucky as Kroger Field is closed for Wednesday. A decision about further closures this week will be made later.
If you feel unsafe traveling on the day your appointment is scheduled and you don't see a notice online, contact the health care provider or vaccine clinic you were planning on visiting for more information.
Overnight Tuesday into Wednesday, a mix of freezing rain, sleet and snow is expected and could create dangerous road conditions. Most of the area is under a Winter Weather Advisory and either a Winter Storm Watch or Warning.
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