As of Monday, higher education staff, government workers, and members of the media are eligible for COVID-19 vaccines at more than 900 locations, including Walgreens, CVS, and Jewel-Osco.
Chicago, however, will move to Group 1C next Monday.
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In Cook County, people in Group 1B + are now eligible, which includes anyone 16 years of age or older with certain health conditions. The county is also now receiving additional doses for its state-run mass vaccination sites so that it can offer vaccines to all Illinois residents in Groups 1A, 1B, and 1B +.
Just a week ago, Cook County Board Chairman Toni Preckwinkle said the vaccine supply was not predictable enough to know when 1B + would be possible, so this is certainly promising news for the The county moves into that phase just days later with more vaccines on the way.
Residents who do not have access or need help navigating online services can call IDPH’s toll-free hotline at 833-621-1284 to book an appointment. The hotline is open 7 days a week from 6 am to midnight with agents available in English and Spanish.
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For the latest information on COVID-19 vaccination in suburban Cook County, cookcountypublichealth.org. To sign up for an appointment, visit vaccine.cookcountyil.gov.
Starting Monday in Indiana, people over the age of 40 will be eligible for the vaccine. The age limit was 45 years.
Healthcare workers, long-term care residents, teachers, and other school workers will also be eligible regardless of their age. In Indiana, you can call 211 to make an appointment.
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