In Utah County, the opposite happened - 250 appointments were still open by Monday afternoon. But it did cause longer wait times,” Rupp said. “It was an important choice we made to get those vaccine doses used, get them in arms and make sure they weren’t wasted. Rupp said approximately 2,000 people scheduled appointments for Saturday.
They must be used immediately or thrown out so staff began inviting 1,000 seniors on the waitlist. The Bridal Showcase is Utahs original bridal show. Rupp tells FOX 13 the vaccine center ended the week with about 1,000 extra doses. This Sandy wedding fair is held at Mountain America Expo Center and hosted by SLC Bridal Showcase. “We certainly understand the frustration, and we apologize for the longer wait time on that one day,” Salt Lake County Department of Health spokesman Nicholas Rupp said. The Sandy Museum is a historic building with two floors of displays, gift shop, and an exhibition shed outside.
The Rio Tinto Stadium in Sandy is a state-of-the-art sports facility and concert venue. WATCH: Mana Academy offers vaccination clinic for Utah Pacific Islander community See the locations of performing arts venues in and near Sandy. Some people told FOX 13 they left frustrated without getting a vaccine. It provides sound reinforcement, video production, rigging, lighting, and slide and video projection services, as well as catering. The center manages a facility services department that offers telephone solutions. One woman wrote: “We were put through hell” and “I can’t believe that seniors are being treated this way.”Īnother wrote: "There must be a better way to handle this. The South Towne Exposition Center hosts a selection of food functions, trade shows, and public and special events. Holiday shopping for home & holiday decor. Salt Lakes largest holiday gift show offers family fun for everyone. While none of them wanted to go on camera out of fear of upsetting their loved ones, several people wrote to FOX 13 expressing outrage. Mountain America Expo Center - Sandy, UT. READ: Experts caution against deviating from 2-dose regimen for COVID-19 vaccines Inside, video shows a slow-moving line as people waited for hours. Pictures show a line of people 70 years and older out the door of the vaccination center.
The wait time surged to nearly three hours for thousands of people who had appointments to get vaccinated. Mountain America Expo Centers central location, free parking, large loading docks, individual hall concessions and meeting rooms makes hosting any event. This is a dressy event complete with silent auction.SANDY, Utah - The Salt Lake County Health Department apologized for the way vaccines were distributed at the Mountain America Expo Center on Saturday. Discounted tickets can be purchased in advance at most branches of Zions bank.įor a special night out, attend the Opening Night with a $30 contribution to Primary Children's Hospital Foundation. Tickets are $5 at the door for adults and $3 for kids. Kids will love the visit from Santa, face painting, the gingerbread village and the bubble machine. Also don't miss the change to purchase beautiful Christmas wreaths in the Aisle of Wreaths.īesides seeing all the trees, shop the Christmas boutiques and enjoy a variety of entertainment, including moving dance performances.
Besides seeing all the different fun trees, be sure to see the Angel trees, which offer stories of current patients and those who lost their battle. What a wonderful way to help these children suffering from severe illnesses. Themed Christmas trees are decorated by individuals, families and businesses and auctioned off, with all proceeds going to help the Primary Children's Medical Center.
Festival of Trees is an annual holiday event held at the South Towne Expo Center, in Sandy, Utah, just south of Salt Lake City (ongoing for 44 years!).