All Texans over the age of 50 can receive the COVID-19 vaccine starting March 15

SAN ANTONIO – As the number of COVID-19 vaccinations continues to grow statewide, Texas officials have now expanded their eligibility to include all residents over the age of 50, the Texas Department of Health and Human Services said Wednesday.

Starting March 15, Texans between the ages of 50 and 64 – who fall into the state’s Phase 1C category – will now be able to register for vaccination schedules.

“There are about 5 million Texans between the ages of 50 and 64; over 1 million of them are already vaccinated “, according to the department’s press release.

According to the department, more than half of all seniors in Texas have received at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine, and 30% are now fully vaccinated.

People in Phase 1A and Phase 1B are currently eligible for the vaccine, as well as teachers and school and childcare staff.

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Phase 1A includes primary care workers and residents of long-term care facilities, and Phase 1B includes people over the age of 65 or anyone 16 years of age and older with a chronic condition that puts them at increased risk. of serious diseases caused by COVID-19. Persons employed in pre-primary, primary and secondary schools, as well as in the Head Start and Early Head Start programs (including teachers, staff and bus drivers) and those working as authorized childcare providers, including service providers in the center Family and family care are also eligible from March 3rd.

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