Quincy Reporter

A state-funded mass vaccination site is set to open at Oakley Lindsey Center in Quincy today.

"The site will launch March 4 at the Oakley Lindsey Center, 300 Civic Center Plaza in Quincy. Appointments are required," Sen. Jil Tracy (R-Illinois) said in a statement. 

Residents will have to make an appointment on the Adams County website where more information about the vaccine can also be found.

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker said in a statement on the state's website that the aim was to vaccinate as many people as possible.

"With our new operations in Des Plaines and Quincy, Illinois is now operating 18 state-supported mass vaccination sites in addition to the network of more than 800 vaccination locations around the state all trained on one goal: vaccinating as many people as possible, as quickly as possible," said Pritzker. "One in six Illinoisans have already received their first dose of vaccine, and as the federal government increases Illinois' deliveries to over 100,000 a day later this month, IDPH and our 97 local health departments are prepared to meet the moment. In the meantime, I encourage all Illinoisans to wear their masks and stay vigilant as we power through to the other side of the COVID-19 pandemic."

Illinois now has 18 mass vaccination sites on top of statewide mobile vaccination teams. The teams reach out to underserved communities including rural, undocumented and / or people of color.

Quincy Mayor Kyle Moore applauded the efforts being made.

"Quincy and Adams County are proud to play a part to help Illinois eradicate this virus. The Quincy mass vaccination site will be a tremendous effort with the state, county and city working in tandem to get the vaccine to those who need it the most," said Moore.

Adams County Board Chairman Kent Snider also commended the unity.

"This is an excellent example of a state, county, and regional coalition coming together to meet the needs of our residents," said Snider, ILLINOIS. gov reported.  "Adams County is proud to partner with the state and take on an expanded role in providing efficient and rapid access to these lifesaving vaccines."

The vaccine, available free of charge, will be administered regardless of immigration status and no insurance is required.