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MADISON, Wis. – Waiting for the COVID-19 vaccine is tough, especially for people with chronic conditions who face extra risk if they get sick.
The state is moving into Phase 1B of vaccine eligibility. Those 65 and older are already able to get the vaccine, while educators begin as early as next week, with public-facing workers such as grocery store employees to follow.
People with medical conditions that put them at higher risk for complications are not included in the current phase, and there’s no indication of when they will be eligible.
Bill Sterna of Madison, who isn’t included in any of the upcoming eligible groups, has a question for state officials.
By Madalyn O Neill
Feb 26, 2021 7:31 PM
MADISON, Wis. – Waiting for the COVID-19 vaccine is tough, especially for people with chronic conditions who face extra risk if they get sick.
The state is moving into Phase 1B of vaccine eligibility. Those 65 and older are already able to get the vaccine, while educators begin as early as next week, with public-facing workers such as grocery store employees to follow.
People with medical conditions that put them at higher risk for complications are not included in the current phase, and there’s no indication of when they will be eligible.
Bill Sterna of Madison, who isn’t included in any of the upcoming eligible groups, has a question for state officials.
DHS to announce new eligible groups for COVID-19 vaccines
February 25, 2021 1:15 PM Jourdan Vian
MADISON, Wis. (WKBT) Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced Thursday that new groups will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine starting next week. The newly eligible groups, initially announced in January, include in priority order: education and child care staff, people enrolled in Medicaid long-term care programs, some public-facing essential workers, non-frontline essential health care personnel, and facility staff and residents in congregate living settings. While these groups are eligible on March 1, educators and child care providers should anticipate receiving vaccine in March and early April, and the remaining groups can plan to be vaccinated in April and May.