JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Missouri released a new online registry to help people get a COVID-19 vaccine.

The website is https://covidvaccine.mo.gov/navigator/.

Register online and answer questions about your employment, background, insurance, and desire to get the vaccine. You’ll also provide the state with personal information so you can be contacted when you’re eligible for a vaccine.

At the end of the process, the registry will tell you which of Missouri’s vaccine phases and tiers you qualify. You will also be provided with a patient number. How to get a COVID-19 vaccine in each county in the Kansas City metro

Missouri Governor Parson says each person who registers will be notified as soon as the state gets to their qualifying phase and tier. He says the registry will make it easier for people to know when they should be making appointments to get a vaccine.

“Although vaccine supply nationwide is still quite limited, this registration process will help connect Missourians with more avenues to receive a vaccine,” Governor Parson said.

Many counties are having mass vaccination events being held in community buildings and parking lots (drive thru), we in Bates County are working towards getting one scheduled as soon as possible. We are looking towards the end of February for our event, we will post information as soon as it is available.