Beginning March 17, those with high-risk medical conditions and some living in congregate settings will be eligible. The rest of Group Four will be eligible beginning April 7.
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North Carolinians with chronic conditions and those living in congregate settings will soon join the ranks of those eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine.
Currently, people in Groups 1, 2 and 3 are eligible for the vaccine.
At a news conference on Thursday, Gov. Roy Cooper said the state will expand eligibility to some members of Group 4, starting March 17 one week earlier than expected.
The rest of Group 4, which includes essential workers not yet vaccinated will become eligible April 7.
“This move to Group 4 is good news,” Cooper said. “I know there are many efforts across the state getting vaccines to people as quickly and fairly as possible and I want our providers to know that their work is making all the difference.”
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