Matagorda, Liberty counties open COVID-19 vaccination to almost anyone

Health officials in two counties in southeastern Texas are opening up more possibilities for eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine.

In Matagorda County, anyone aged 16 or over can now receive doses, officials said on Thursday. Liberty County vaccines will be given to anyone aged 18 or over.

While priority will be given to people aged 65 and over and other subgroups at the Matagorda County site, residents will not need an appointment for the Bay City vaccine clinic at the Matagorda County fairground at 4511 FM 2668.

The first of the two doses of the Pfizer vaccine will be applied until 6 pm on Thursday and from 9 am to 6 pm on Friday.

In Liberty County, residents can get doses at the Jack Hartel Building or at the Dayton Clinic at the Dayton Community Center. Registration will be completed on site.

As more rounds of doses of the COVID-19 vaccine arrive in the Houston area, local leaders and health officials are working to implement the best possible plans for distribution.

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