OSDH Deputy Commissioner Keith Reed announced on Monday that from Tuesday, March 8, all Oklahomans in Phase 3 priority groups will be eligible to receive the vaccine.
The state includes the following groups in Phase 3 of the Oklahoma Vaccine Plan: Teachers, students, residents and administrative staff in educational settings outside of PreK-12, including child care facilities, early childhood facilities, colleges, universities, career / vocational technology centers and other post -secondary settings, which may be eligible for the vaccine.
Phase 3 also includes critical workers in critical infrastructure.
You can find the complete list of essential industries here.
Reed said that different parts of the state go through different phases 1 and 2 through Oklahomans, and therefore the state may be eligible for those in phase 3.
‘As some of the capacities are available in the state, that’s our reason for opening up more,’ ‘Reed said.
Reed has encouraged all Oklahomans to schedule an appointment as soon as it is available to you. The state said the door is open to all people in previous groups and reiterated that it is an overlapping plan aimed at giving as many Oklahomans access to the vaccine as possible.
Both Reed and dr. Lance Frye insists on being vigilant, even as numbers fall and vaccinations increase in the state.
“COVID is still dangerous. We are concerned that people are letting their guards down. Every life is precious, so we must all remain vigilant,” Reed said.
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You can find more information about the phases of the state for vaccine distribution here.