PROGRESS ON COVID: WPAFB PLANS TO ‘OPEN THINGS UP’
Those in Clark County who are 60-plus, other groups can start scheduling today in latest phase.
Three of Clark County’s COVID-19 vaccine suppliers will begin this morning scheduling appointments for next week for those who qualify for the latest phase of vaccinations, which includes those 60 and older.
Gov. Mike DeWine announced on Monday that Ohioans ages 60 and older, those working in childcare, funeral services, law enforcement and corrections officers will be eligible under Phase 1c, as well as people with type 1 diabetes, pregnant people, bone marrow transplant recipients and people with ALS.
In addition to those newly eligible, those with a qualifying health condition from Phase 1b can also schedule an appointment.
Qualifying health conditions include: cerebral palsy, spina bifida, inherited metabolic disorder including phenylketonuria, severe neurological disorders including epilepsy, hydrocephaly and microcephaly, severe genetic disorders including Down Syndrome, fragile X syndrome, Prader-Willi syndrome, Turner syndrome and muscular dystrophy, cystic fibrosis, sickle cell anemia, alpha and beta thalassemia, solid organ transplants, severe congenital heart disease requiring hospitalizations within
the past year, severe type 1 diabetes requiring hospitalizations within the past year, severe lung disease including asthma requiring hospitalizations within the past year.
Those who were eligible for vaccination in phase 1a, including non-hospital affiliated healthcare workers and congregate care residents and staff, nursing home or assisted living facilities not enrolled in the federal long-term care pharmacy program are able to schedule appointments.
Scheduling is available at the following locations:
■ The Clark County Combined Health District, in partnership with Mercy Health, will start scheduling appointments today at 8 a.m. Appointments can be made by calling 937-717-2439 or visit ccchd.com.
■ The New Carlisle Community Health Center, located at 106 N. Main St., will schedule appointments by phone at 937-543-0310.
■ Rocking Horse Community Health Center, located at 651 S. Limestone St., will be offering the vaccine by appointment only during varied hours. Rocking Horse patients will take priority. Valid identification and insurance information will be collected. No one will be turned away due to insurance status. To schedule your vaccine appointment, call 937-525-4521.
Contact this reporter at 937-610-7447 or email Riley.Newton@coxinc.com.