https://www.ktoo.org/2021/03/09/watch-gov-dunleavy-and-state-health-officials-give-update-on-covid-19-vaccine/

As im an Alaskan resident this is awesome! Im an essential worker and was just able to apply for my vaccine appointment last week. Most areas had lots of appointments still available and they opened it up to everyone today.

Utah here, and we're getting close. Right now its Age 50+, BMI 30+, and a laundry list of Age 16+ with medical conditions. All indications seem like end of March/early April we'll have vaccines open to everyone.

Mask usage is widespread here, mandate in effect until April 10th, and everyone has a good sense of community and a collective spirit. Statewide our total hospitalizations are only 200 souls and deaths are way below national average.

Living here during COVID has really made me appreciate a place like this, compared to..... some other places I've lived.

Edit: Governor's office saying today that vaccine will be open April 1st to everyone.
https://www.ksl.com/article/50122594/utah-plans-on-opening-vaccine-eligibility-to-every-adult-by-april-1-governors-office-says

Lets not make things political on this board or take back handed shots at others who might see things differently.

Oh, except when it fits my side.

I agree. Alaska is large and the mentality of conforming to recommendations is very regional. My wife works for our State Department of Health and Social Services in the EMS clinic and was put into the task force early on. I've been privy to things from early on. Our very limited hospital/EMS infrastructure was critical to keep number from blowing up. It's looking like there's light at the end of the tunnel and I'm so relieved.

Now if we can just have a normal summer and keep the tourists away again that would be sweet!