(WDBJ) – The health districts of Pittsylvania-Danville and Southside are expanding their access to the COVID-19 vaccine to Phase 1b recipients.
According to the Virginia Department of Health, the following groups are now eligible to receive the vaccine, depending on vaccine delivery and availability of consultation:
-More frontline workers
– Individuals aged between 16 and 64 years with certain medical conditions or disabilities that may increase the risk of COVID-19
Previously, both health districts received fewer vaccine supplies than originally expected, making doses available only to police / firefighters / hazardous materials, day care centers / K-12 staff, at-risk populations, and adults 65 and older . A larger supply was delivered, opening up the ability to expand Phase 1b eligibility.
“Now that we can contact more residents on the pre-registration list to schedule appointments, be sure to answer the phone and check your email,” added the director of both health districts, Dr. Scott Spillmann.
The appointment schedule is set to start later this week.
Click here for more information from the Virginia Department of Health.
Copyright 2021 WDBJ. All rights reserved.