Phase 1B in Full Swing: Ohio Expands Vaccine Eligibility
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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Medically-vulnerable residents became eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations this week as the state made its last expansion of vaccine eligibility for the phase of the rollout.
About 200,000 residents under the age of 65 who suffer from severe congenital, developmental, or early-onset medical disorders are now eligible. They join school staff and seniors 65 and older in the current priority group.
Ohio is receiving 223,025 doses from Pfizer and Moderna this week, which will be delivered to hospitals, health departments, pharmacies, and other providers, officials said.
So far, Ohio has relied on large pharmacy chains for vaccinations, including Kroger, Discount Drug Mart, and Marc’s. This week, the state is making a first step to bringing in more small businesses, adding 17 new independent pharmacies bringing the total to 36, officials said.