Expanded vaccine eligibility
Staff Report
Vaccine eligibility in both Ohio and West Virginia is expected to expand in the next few weeks, according to statements by both Governors this week.
Sarah Hawley | Sentinel
OHIO VALLEY — Governors Mike DeWine and Jim Justice this week announced expanded vaccine eligibility in their respective states.
While in Cleveland this week, DeWine announced in Ohio, phases 1E and 2C begin on March 19. Phase 1E includes those with cancer, chronic kidney disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, heart disease, and obesity. Phase 2C extends eligibility to Ohioans who are 40 and older. Between these two eligible groups, 1.6 million more Ohioans will have access to the vaccine.