COVID vaccinations are ramping up locally and statewide. Here's what you need to know. All of the state's 618 providers are expected to receive limited doses of the COVID-19 vaccine this week, including a few dozen in Houma-Thibodaux. Here's the latest from the Louisiana Health Department, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and some of the local providers: Who qualifies for a vaccine? Anyone 65 or older, healthcare workers, teachers, police and first-responders, pregnant women and residents 55 and older with certain underlying medical conditions. A full list of criteria can be found at covidvaccine.la.gov. Where can I get a COVID shot?