65-plus now vaccine eligible… Where to receive a COVID-19 vaccine
By Sarah Hawley - shawley@aimmediamidwest.com
A nurse from the Meigs County Health Department administers a vaccine during a recent drive-through clinic at the Meigs County Fairgrounds.
OHIO VALLEY With the start of a new week comes a new age group of people eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in Ohio.
Beginning on Feb. 8, Ohio residents age 65 and older are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. This is the fourth week of additional age ranges in the Phase 1B category being added to those available to receive vaccines.
The phased approach of Phase 1B vaccines began on Jan. 19 with those 80 years old and older, followed by those 75 and older and those with severe congenital or developmental disorders on Jan. 25 and those 70 years old and older, as well as school employees on Feb. 1.
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Where, when to get COVID-19 vaccines locally
By Sarah Hawley - shawley@aimmediamidwest.com
OHIO VALLEY As the State of Ohio begins to vaccinate additional populations against COVID-19 this week, multiple vaccine providers are being added to help meet the demand.
According to the vaccine timeline announced by Governor Mike DeWine and the Ohio Department of Health, Ohioans age 80 and older will begin to receive vaccines the week of Jan. 19.
Phase 1B of vaccine distribution will include the following groups. When a new age group begins, vaccinations may not be complete for the previous age group. It will take a number of weeks to distribute all of the vaccine given the limited doses available.
Kroger Pharmacies, Shrivers Pharmacies and Hopewell Health Centers in Athens and Nelsonville will be able to vaccinate people in Phase 1B starting next week.