San Luis Obispo County opens the requirements for the COVID-19 vaccination appointment to more residents.
From now on, workers in the food and agriculture sectors, emergency services and the education and care of children, as well as people aged 16 to 64 with certain medical conditions or disabilities High-risk caregivers who provide home care for the elderly or medically vulnerable residents can sign up for an appointment.
Public health officials estimate that this will make about 40,000 additional SLO county residents eligible for the vaccine.
Health officials say residents who meet the requirements according to their job will be asked to present a form of identification and a recent salary to verify employment. Those who meet the requirements for a medical condition or disability will need to certify themselves.
Healthcare workers and people aged 65 and over have long been eligible for vaccine appointments. Child education and care workers have also recently been elected, but only through appointments made through their employers.
County Health Officer Dr. Penny Borenstein said Wednesday afternoon at a news conference that the change comes as the Department of Public Health has noticed a drop in demand for vaccines in previously eligible sectors. .
Health officials say the county has enough vaccine supply to deliver the first 5,500 doses next week at the county’s vaccine clinics in Arroyo Grande, Paso Robles and San Luis Obispo.
To find out if you are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine in SLO County and register for an appointment, click here.