Officials: 8,000 more doses of vaccine available

Fort Bend County officials announced Tuesday they had received another 8,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine.

The county reopened preregistration for eligible persons Tuesday morning, then closed it after several hours of signup.

“My goal is to vaccinate the most vulnerable neighbors — our seniors, our moms and dads, uncles and aunties — they contribute to make us who we are,” County Judge KP George said. “Our No. 1 priority is to make sure we protect them and they feel good, are not living in fear.”

Those who met the criteria of the state’s Phase 1A or Phase 1B categories were able to preregister for an appointment at the county’s new vaccination appointment portal at fbchealth.org.

After a person registers online, they receive an email prompting them to schedule a vaccine appointment.

George said Tuesday morning that more eligible people outside of the designated categories will be able to receive the vaccine soon as more doses become available.