Lucas County health officials urge residents to keep vaccine appointments despite wintry weather

TOLEDO, Ohio — Editor's Note: The attached video is from the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department press conference held on Jan. 21.

More Ohio residents qualified for the COVID-19 vaccine on Monday, and slots are filling up quickly.

Jan. 25 marked the first day some Ohioans could receive their shots, including:

• Those 75 and older
• Those with severe congenital, developmental or early-onset medical conditions and who have a developmental or intellectual disability

As of Monday, nearly all of the hospital appointments available in Lucas County to receive the vaccine were taken. However, some Kroger locations had spots remaining. 

Health leaders suggest those interested continue checking the Toledo-Lucas County Health Department website, however, in case of cancellations. 

Wintry weather is expected Monday night into Tuesday, but residents are still encouraged to show up for their scheduled appointments unless a Level 3 Snow Emergency is issued.

If you do call and cancel your appointment, health officials say you will have to reschedule it.

For more information on how to register for a COVID-19 vaccine, click here.