Ky. vaccine phase 1C: People 60 years and older, increased health risks, 'essential workers' Health officials estimate roughly 1.3 million Kentuckians will become eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine when phase 1C of the state's vaccine rollout begins March 1. and last updated 2021-02-25 17:50:54-05 COVINGTON, Ky. â For the last year, Bishop Darin Miller's Word of Life Christian Fellowship has been held to the state's coronavirus restrictions. But with the commonwealth leading the way in Tri-State vaccinations, Miller said he's looking toward the light at the end of the tunnel. "I think if we can get the clergy to get their vaccinations, that's going to help us lead by example with our congregation," said Miller, who is at high risk himself of becoming seriously ill should he contract COVID-19.