From the mayor’s office:
“Today, Mayor Muriel Bowser and DC Health, led by Dr. LaQuandra Nesbitt, announced that residents of DC with qualifying medical conditions from Thursday, February 25 will be eligible to discuss vaccinations through vaccinate.dc.gov or through the district.coronavirus call center.
Residents of DC who are 16-64 years old with qualifying medical conditions will be eligible to receive the vaccine on March 1st; the appointments available Thursday and Friday are for next week. Qualifying medical conditions include:
Asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and other chronic lung diseases; Bone marrow and solid organ transplantation; Cancer; Cerebrovascular disease; Chronic kidney disease; Congenital heart disease; Diabetes mellitus; Heart disease, such as heart failure, coronary artery disease or cardiomyopathy; HIV; Hypertension; Immuno-compromised State; Inherited metabolic disorders; Intellectual and developmental disabilities; Liver disease; Neurological conditions; Obesity, BMI ≥ 30 kg / m2; Pregnancy; Severe genetic disorders; Sickle cell disease; and Thalassemia.
Residents who are unsure whether they qualify for the vaccine based on a qualifying medical condition should contact their healthcare provider.
At the moment, appointments booked via the portal and call center are available for individuals 18 years and older. Children’s National Hospital will serve as an access point for 16- and 17-year-olds with qualifying medical conditions. Information on how parents or guardians can schedule appointments with Children’s National will be available next week.
On Thursday 25 February at 09:00 approximately 4 350 vaccinations for vaccination will be made available to residents of DC who live in preferred postal codes and are 65 years of age or older, who have a qualifying medical condition and / or are a member of an in eligible labor force.
The priority postal codes are focused in wards 5, 7 and 8 and include: 20422, 20011, 20017, 20018, 20002, 20001, 20019, 20020, 20032, 20593. Priority zip codes include areas in the city where residents are excessively affected by COVID-19, including the number of cases and death rates. Wards 5, 7 and 8 are preferred because they have the lowest percentage of residents who are 65 years and older and who have received at least one dose of vaccine.
On Friday, February 26, at 9 a.m., DC Health will make approximately 4,350 additional appointments available to all residents of the district who are 65 years of age or older, have a qualifying medical condition, and / or are members of a eligible work group. (these appointments are also available to workers who live outside of DC but work in the district).
Teachers and staff of DC Public Schools (DCPS) who work or will work in person and who have not been vaccinated at the Dunbar vaccine clinics have received instructions on how to be vaccinated by One Medical. Starting this week, child care staff as well as teachers and staff working personally at a DCPS or charter or independent school in DC can also make an appointment via vaccinate.dc.gov or the call center.
As of this week, the following populations are now eligible for the vaccine in Washington, DC: individuals working in health care settings; members of the fire and emergency services department; residents of long and intermediate care facilities and residents of community residential facilities / group homes; DC residents 65 years of age and older; individuals experiencing homelessness; members of the Metropolitan Police Department; Continuity of district government staff; Employees and residents of the Department of Corrections; teachers and staff who work or will be personally working at a traditional or public charter school; childminders and teachers and staff at independent schools in DC; individuals working in a grocery store environment; outreach workers in health, human and social services; individuals working in manufacturing; individuals working in food packaging; DC residents 16-64 years old with qualifying medical conditions. ”