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The number of Guam residents eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine will remain mostly unchanged, at least for another week.
The government’s vaccine advisory committee is considering further expanding vaccine eligibility to utilities workers and people who deal with the public, but postponed discussion on the matter until its meeting next week, according to the governor’s office.
“Several other groups are being considered for eligibility, such as groups who come in heavy contact with the community and utilities personnel who are critical to sustaining running power and water,” according to the governor’s office. “Discussions also included a pilot program and the possibility of pairing COVID-19 testing and vaccination efforts for targeted communities.”
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A large number of public and private school workers turned up Saturday at Guam Regional Medical City to get their COVID-19 vaccinations.
Six hundred and five doses were administered, according to Janela Carrera, Department of Public Health and Social Services spokeswoman.
Those vaccinated at GRMC on Saturday were among the first school staff to get their shots after the Vaccine and Antiviral Prioritization Policy Committee expanded the priority groups to include public and private school personnel, school bus drivers and Guam-based flight crews. The committee expanded the eligibility Jan. 20.
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In addition to school workers and flight crews, the committee expanded the eligibility criteria to focus on target groups like the homeless population in residential programs and individuals with disabilities.