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More people in the Cherokee Nation will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine as the Tribal Nation begins Phase 2 of its vaccine distribution plan.
Cherokee Nation teachers, childcare workers and head start staff are now eligible to receive their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, along with tribal citizens 55 years and older. Also eligible are infrastructure support and food distribution staff. Every citizen we vaccinate, is one less patient at risk of testing positive, having to be hospitalized or lost due to COVID-19, said CNHS Deputy Executive Director of External Operations Brian Hail.
The Cherokee Nation received their first doses of the vaccine on December 14. So far, they ve administered more than 6,500 vaccines, including 900 to first speakers.
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Posted: January 11, 2021
Dennis Sixkiller, a fluent Cherokee speaker and Cherokee National Treasure, was among the first tribal citizens to receive a COVID-19 vaccine as part of the Cherokee Nation’s phased distribution plan. Photo courtesy Cherokee Nation
Cherokee Nation scheduling COVID-19 vaccinations for elders ages 65 and older
Published: January 6th, 2021
TAHLEQUAH, Oklahoma The Cherokee Nation is now scheduling COVID-19 vaccinations for elders ages 65 and older who are eligible to receive care within Cherokee Nation Health Services.
CNHS began calling patients in this priority phase the week of Jan. 4 to notify elders to schedule their vaccine appointment. Those who do not receive an automated call in the next few days, or who need to establish a new chart with Cherokee Nation Health Services, can call 1-833-528-0063 and select Option 1. Elders should note that the vaccines are given according to the supply on hand.