Nevadans 55 years and older, who have underlying health conditions, can now get COVID vaccines.
Those will be given out at Safeway, Smith's, Walgreens and Walmart pharmacies. State officials say those pharmacies are in charge of verifying if someone has underlying conditions. They add people younger than 55 still have to wait a bit longer before getting their shot. The state's vaccine supply isn't big enough to move into the next age group.
People with disabilities and people experiencing homeless are also eligible.
More information on county specific plans can be found at NVCOVIDFighter.org.
Also, the State of Nevada allowed the Southern Nevada Health District to begin vaccinating food service and hospitality workers in Clark County last week.
These workers were the next group in the Frontline/Essential Workforce lane (“Frontline Commerce & Service Industries”). They include restaurant and quick serve food operations, including dark kitchen and food prep centers, beverage service employees, carryout, and delivery food workers; workers in cafeterias used to feed workers or other congregate settings not already in an occupation group listed in the Playbook; frontline hospitality workers, including casino and resort employees who have prolonged/sustained customer interaction. This group includes all employees of restricted and non-restricted gaming licensees and all employees of vendors and lessees located on the property of such restricted and non-restricted licensees, regardless of furlough status, in Clark County.
Workers who fall under the expanded eligibility can schedule appointments online here
Proof of employment (such as an employee badge or paystub) as well as photo identification must be brought to the appointment.
(Nevada Health Response, Immunize Nevada contributed to this report.)
