(WDBJ) – Both Pittsylvania-Danville and Southside health districts are expanding their access to COVID-19 vaccine for Phase 1b beneficiaries.
According to the Virginia Department of Health, the following groups are now eligible to receive the vaccine, depending on the vaccine offer and scheduling availability:
-More frontline workers
-People aged 16 to 64 with certain medical conditions or disabilities that could increase the risk of COVID-19
Previously, both health districts received fewer vaccine supplies than initially expected, making doses available only to police / firefighters / dangers, childcare / K-12 school staff, at-risk populations and adults aged 65 and over. An increased bid was delivered, opening up the possibility of extending eligibility for phase 1b.
“Now that we can contact more residents on the pre-registration list to schedule appointments, make sure you answer the phone and check your email,” added Dr. Scott Spillmann, director of both health districts. .
Scheduling should begin immediately this week.
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