Maricopa County officials said they will begin Phase 1B vaccinations and open schedules for those with priority starting next week.
According to the Maricopa County Public Health website, vaccination hours will be open on January 11th.
The eligible populations included in phase 1B are:
- K-12 school staff and daycare workers
- Law enforcement / protection services *
- Adults over 75 years
County health officials said health workers who were eligible for Phase 1A and still need to schedule their first appointments can do so, but will not be prioritized over other people currently eligible for Phase 1B.
With limited vaccine availability, health officials said it is their top priority to make sure all eligible residents of Maricopa County will have access to receive their vaccines.
According to their website, adults living in community settings and other essential workers will be given priority for vaccination in phase 1B after the groups listed above.
The Pima County Health Department will also begin making the transition to Phase 1B by the end of next week, according to Dr.
“It’s wonderful that we have the highest vaccination rate in the state, but none of us should be satisfied with where we are now,” said Dr. Theresa Cullen, Pima County Health Director. “It is essential that, as we are at an accelerated transmission speed, we accelerate our vaccination process. I am grateful to Pima County for making this commitment. ”
Dr. Cullen said Pima County expects to get vaccines against Group 1B by the end of March.