COVID-19 vaccination eligibility expanded in Alabama to include 65+, others – Dothan Eagle

We have all been frustrated that the supply of vaccine coming from the federal government hasnt kept up with the demand, Governor Ivey said. To be blunt, we simply havent gotten the vaccine that weve been promised, and this has created a major backlog of aggravation. Todays announcement will ensure that as more vaccine is released, we will have a plan in place to get the vaccine in peoples arms more quickly.

Covered in this expanded group are people at high risk for work-related exposure and persons in identified age groups at risk for COVID-19 associated morbidity and mortality. These include people working or living in congregate settings including but not limited to homeless shelters and group homes.

Alabama is expanding its guidance despite the limited vaccine in order to accelerate the vaccine uptake in our state, Dr. Scott Harris said. I want to reiterate that any remaining vaccines that have not been administered are either someones first dose and they are waiting on their appointment or they are waiting on their second dose. Any vaccine currently in the state has someones name on it.

As a courtesy to others, healthier people age 65 and older and workers who fall in these groups are encouraged to consider delaying their vaccination so that more vulnerable people can access the vaccine ahead of them.

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COVID-19 vaccination eligibility expanded in Alabama to include 65+, others - Dothan Eagle