County plans to prioritize individuals 85 and older during first week of Phase 1B vaccinations
Pima County releases its COVID-19 vaccination strategy COVID-19 vaccine (generic). By KOLD News 13 Staff | January 12, 2021 at 4:23 PM MST - Updated January 13 at 9:17 AM
TUCSON, Ariz. (KOLD News 13) - Pima County has released its immunization plan for COVID-19 vaccinations, as many counties in Arizona begin to move forward in the next phase of inoculations.
Phase 1B is next in line. The group will be divided into two sub-groups: 1B-1 and 1B-2. The county estimates this population to range anywhere between 270,000 to 325,000 people.
Phase 1B-1 will prioritize adults 75 years of age and older, teachers, childcare workers and protective service workers. Phase 1B-2 will take care of essential workers and adults in congregate settings with high-risk conditions.