BTS and Public Health partner to provide free transportation for vaccinations

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The following is a press release from Klamath County Public Health.

KLAMATH FALLS, Ore. – As the state drives to reach 70% vaccination rate for COVID-19, Basin Transit Service (BTS) and Klamath County Public Health (KCPH) are working together to provide free transportation to local clinics for vaccinations.

The program begins immediately and will run for two months. Local residents can use the service for both first and second doses. Specific vaccination locations include:

  • Sky Lakes COVID Vaccination Walk-In Center

  • Albertsons

Those wishing to use the free transportation service should call 541.883.2877 to be picked up at their residence.

“We strive daily to remove transportation barriers for all individuals to reach healthcare, employment, business and leisure destinations safely and efficiently,” said Adrian Mateos, general manager of BTS.

Jennifer Little, director of KCPH, added, “It would be nice if everyone who is eligible would be vaccinated, but our focus is ensuring our most vulnerable populations, such as our elderly residents become fully vaccinated. Free transportation should make that goal easier to attain.”

Funding for the project comes from an Oregon Department of Administrative Services grant.

For more information, call BTS at 541.883.2877, or KCPH at 541.882.8846.