The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services has massively expanded the list of those eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
According to a DHSS press release, the list now includes those 55 years of age and up, and persons 16 years and older who:
*Are an essential worker as defined by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency.
*Are at “high risk” or “might be high risk” status for severe COVID-19 illness as defined by the CDC or one’s medical provider.
*Live in a multigenerational household.
*Live in an “unserved” community as defined by the Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation.
Additionally, the state vaccine task force is expecting over 110,000 more doses of vaccine this month.