The companies also supplied support ….

The companies also supplied support personnel to staff registration check-ins, information booths, waiting areas and the clinic itself.

Dr. Nancy Smith of the HCC even brought her daughter Chloe, who, along with other young people, welcomed LWers and answered their questions.

This week’s delivery of vaccine began the process of inoculating every LW resident who wants a shot.

Currently, only those 65 years and older are eligible.

To expedite the process, residents are asked to fill out registration packets they received last weekend and keep them ready for vaccine availability.

People will need to bring them to their shot appointments.

People do not need to be members of OptumCare at the HCC to receive the vaccine.

As additional developments, news and updates occur, residents will be notified via LW Live, the communitywide email communication; lwsb.com; and the LW Weekly.

Residents are asked to be patient as GRF staff works to facilitate ongoing clinics. There are other options for finding vaccination sites.

Vaccination Options Outside Leisure World

Residents may choose to wait until vaccines are available to them in Leisure World, or they can try to find a faster route at other Orange County outlets. To find out more about outside options, visit https://occovid19. ochealthinfo.

According to OCHCA, as of Jan. 11, only those in Phase 1A are currently eligible for vaccination, but the the situation is rapidly evolving.

For now, if you fall within Phase 1A guidelines, contact your physician or register online through www.Othena.com.

Also, at Othena.com, users can find a full description of the statemandated phases and eligibility requirements, as well as other requirements for vaccination.

LW residents can find more information about getting an appointment on Othena’s site and can download the app at the App Store.

Patience is Key

A nationwide vaccination rollout is a massive undertaking that relies on a complex chain of companies, organizations and individuals— starting with the vaccine manufacturers themselves.

LW residents are asked to be patient as GRF staff and its partners at OCHCA, OptumCare and Care Ambulance Service work overtime to get them protected.