COLUMBUS – Ohioans ages 50 and older and those with Type 2 diabetes or end-stage renal disease will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine starting Thursday.
With more vaccines coming to Ohio, the state is able to expand the number of residents eligible to receive the vaccine. With the addition of those ages 50 to 59, nearly 4.4 million or 38% of the state s population will be eligible for COVID-19 vaccines.
Ohio has prioritized age above conditions and professions when expanding the list of eligible Ohioans. The vast majority of Ohio s COVID-19 deaths, about 98.1%, were people age 50 or older, according to Ohio Department of Health data.
More Ohioans eligible for COVID-19 vaccines Thursday
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More Ohioans eligible for COVID-19 vaccines Thursday
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