February 2, 2021 3:40 a.m.

Staff with the Roseburg VA Health Care System has begun to administer the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine at both the Roseburg VA Medical Center and the Eugene VA Health Care Center.

A release said the vaccine is being given to eligible and enrolled veterans by appointment only. No walk-in appointments are available.

Those wanting to be vaccinated should go to: https://www.va.gov/health-care/covid-19-vaccine/ and click on the “Sign up to stay informed” button. The site helps the VA gather information on which veterans are eligible, enrolled and interested in receiving the vaccine.

Veterans will be prioritized by age and health conditions according to guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Oregon Health Authority. Veterans will receive a call from the VA letting them know when they are scheduled to be vaccinated.