Town Of Plymouth Share Information About Access To Coronavirus Vaccine – Phase 2

Press release from the Town of Plymouth:

January 26, 2021

Yesterday, Governor Baker announced that the Phase Two of the COVID vaccine distribution would begin on February 1st. Here is the information we have, at this time, that we are providing to residents:

• Phase 2 includes individuals 65+ (with those over 75 being a priority) and those with 2+ comorbidities. The last step of Phase 2 will include education, food service and others. Those eligible at that time should contact their primary care physicians. (More information here: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-vaccine-distribution-timeline-phase-overview)

• The Plymouth Public Health Department is currently working on a plan to ensure homebound individuals eligible in Phase 2 will receive the vaccination. Details will be made available once established.

• The Massachusetts Department of Public Health has not determined that local health departments will be involved with additional vaccine administration prior to the general public in Phase 3 of the State’s distribution plan, but that is subject to change.

• The state is in the process of setting up vaccination sites at numerous locations. The state expects to have a total of 165 vaccination sites available to the public by mid-February. Once the MA Department of Public Health has established the vaccination sites, it will publicize their locations, and the Plymouth Public Health Department will post the information.

• At this time, there is no wait-list for future vaccinations.

In the meantime, please continue to practice all safety measures such as wearing a mask, maintaining social distance, avoid social gatherings and frequent handwashing.

Public Health and Town Management

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This press release was produced by the Town of Plymouth. The views expressed here are the author’s own.