By WXTK News
Jan 28, 2021
The Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment says although residents 75 years and older will be the next group eligible to receive a Covid vaccination in phase 2, most will not find an available appointment immediately on Cape Cod.
The County cites the reasons for the as being two-fold: they are still in the process of vaccinating eligible groups in phase 1, and that the County does not yet have an adequate supply of the vaccine.
Phase two of the vaccine rollout starts on Monday.
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PROVINCETOWN COVID-19 vaccines became available at Stop & Shop pharmacies in Orleans, Harwich and Hyannis for all Phase 1 groups and those 75 years or older starting Jan. 27, according to an announcement from Provincetown Health Director Morgan Clark.
Appointments are required, and often are difficult to get, based on supply. County officials say that additional vaccine doses are expected in the next few weeks.
The Phase 1 group includes healthcare workers, residents and staff of long-term care facilities, first responders, staff and residents of congregate facilities and home-based health workers, according to the announcement.
Those 75 and up are in the top priority group of Phase 2.
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Phase 2 of the Commonwealth s vaccination distribution schedule will begin Monday, Feb. 1 for people age 75+.
Individuals ages 75 and over can visit www.mass.gov/COVIDVaccineMap to start booking an appointment for vaccine beginning Monday.
A map with all available locations is available at www.mass.gov/COVIDVaccineMap. Residents should visit the website, find a convenient location, and schedule an appointment online.
Have your important information with you, such as your insurance card, and fill out the self-attestation form, which will need to be presented at your appointment.
Please note: Due to extremely high demand for appointments and limited vaccine supply, it may take time to secure an available appointment. Residents are encouraged to keep checking the website as appointments are added on a rolling basis.
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Barnstable County officials announced Friday evening that they will hold clean up vaccination clinics Tuesday and Thursday in Orleans to accommodate all the people in phase one now cleared to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
Gov. Charlie Baker announced this week that all groups in phase one - including home health workers and non-COVID facing health care employees are now eligible to be vaccinated.
In response the Barnstable County Department of Health and Environment said eligible residents can now register for the “Phase 1 Clean-up” vaccination clinic to be held from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Tuesday and Thursday at the Orleans Department of Public Works at 40 Giddiah Hill Road.