PHD offers vaccination scheduling online

COEUR d'ALENE — Based on the current supply of vaccine, the Panhandle Health District will release about 650 total appointments each week for their Kootenai, Shoshone, and Benewah County vaccine clinics. Boundary and Bonner clinics are being scheduled by enrolled providers in those counties.

PHD reported 151 new coronavirus cases over Saturday, Sunday and Monday, bringing its total to 21,183 cases. There were no deaths over that time period attributed to the virus in the PHD, which has 4,123 active cases, about 1.7% of the district's population.

To schedule a vaccination appointment at one of PHD’s vaccine clinics, visit www.panhandlehealthdistrict.org/covid-19/vaccine/ and click the link to schedule an appointment at the clinic nearest you.

Appointments for PHD clinics will be released every Wednesday at 9 a.m. If you register for a vaccine appointment:

• Be sure to confirm that you are eligible to receive the vaccine per Idaho’s Vaccine Phases

• When you arrive for your vaccination appointment, bring your driver’s license and/or proof of employment if applicable, so PHD can verify your eligibility.

• These vaccination clinics are in addition to multiple enrolled vaccine provider clinics happening in the district. For those without internet access or anyone having trouble navigating the online scheduling, call PHD’s COVID-19 hotline, 877-415-5225.

"These are not walk-in clinics, all vaccines are given by appointment only," the release said. "Only register an individual at one vaccine clinic. Registrations at multiple sites or on multiple days may be canceled"

Info: PHD’s COVID-19 hotline Monday – Friday, 8 to 5, 877-415-5225.