Phase 1B Vaccine Rollout Transitions to Tiered Approach

January 21, 2021

I know we are all anxiously awaiting the roll out of the vaccine and that it seems near impossible to keep up with the latest news on when we all might be eligible and able to get an appointment. Here is the latest information I have. As of now, the State of Connecticut is expecting to receive only about 45,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses on a weekly basis from the federal government. Hopefully with the new Biden administration focusing on vaccine distribution, more vaccine doses will become available to Connecticut. Until then, the State is taking a tiered approach to distribute the limited supply. Under so-called "Phase 1B" nearly 1.4 million people are to be vaccinated.  The best estimates for timing of each "Phase 1B" subgroup is below.  

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The Department of Public Health will prioritize vaccination appointments based on the risk of adverse health outcomes from the virus. Vaccinations will be implemented equitably with distribution focused in areas where residents and communities have barriers to access and care.
 
More information about the definitions of frontline essential workers and the list of eligible underlying medical conditions will be made available in the next several weeks.
 
For the most up-to-date information on COVID-19 vaccination distribution plans in Connecticut, visit ct.gov/covidvaccine or call 877-918-2224 for assistance if you are 75 or older.

We appreciate your patience, understanding, and continued mask wearing as we all work together toward the end of this pandemic.