Here's who's considered essential workers in Kentucky's Phase 1 vaccination plan U.S. Postal service workers, public transit, corrections, grocery store workers, legal and media are some that fall under the essential worker category. Author: Senait Gebregiorgis (WHAS 11) Published: 7:29 PM EST January 5, 2021 Updated: 7:29 PM EST January 5, 2021 LOUISVILLE, Ky. — More than 60,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have already been administered in Kentucky as of Tuesday, but there is still a long way to go. Governor Andy Beshear announced a third group in phase 1 Monday. Healthcare workers and long term care residents are already getting shots, then comes first responders, everyone over 70 and those working at K-12 schools. The remaining essential workers will get their shots in phase 1C.