Gov. Evers, DHS move up vaccine eligibility for Wisconsin residents with medical conditions to March 22
People ages 16 and older with certain medical conditions will be next in line to get the COVID-19 vaccine in Wisconsin.
By: Ben Jordan, TMJ4 Staff
Posted at 12:08 PM, Mar 11, 2021
and last updated 2021-03-16 13:05:49-04
MADISON, Wis. â People ages 16 and older with certain medical conditions will now be eligible to get a COVID-19 vaccine one week earlier.
Gov. Tony Evers office said Tuesday that the eligibility date would be moved from March 29 to March 22, due to the availability of vaccine supply and vaccine appointments.
âOur vaccinators across the state are doing great work to get folks vaccinated and get this done, and because of their good work, Wisconsin continues to be a national leader in getting shots in arms,â said Gov. Evers. âMoving up eligibility for this critical group will help us get over the finish line and sooner, an
North Carolina Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mandy Cohen on Friday expressed optimism that the supply of vaccines will substantially increase by the summer months to allow for widespread vaccinations.
Are you wondering, 'when can I get the COVID-19 vaccine?' Many states are prioritizing groups like frontline workers and people in nursing homes for COVID-19 vaccination. Check where you are in line for a vaccination.