Older adults will soon be able to get the COVID-19 vaccine in California. Reporter Cassidy Taylor has the latest details…
California has just changed its tier system to speed COVID-19 vaccinations for older people. The first tier of Phase One included people in nursing homes and front-line workers. Tier ‘One-B’ has been expanded to include people age 65 and older, plus those who work in education, childcare, emergency services, and food and agriculture. Fred Buzo with A-A-R-P California commends the state for prioritizing older adults.
“Since the start of the pandemic, nearly 95% of the deaths from COVID-19 have been among people who were 50 and over.” – Fred Buzo, associate state director for AARP California.
The state issues guidelines on each tier, but each county decides how to allocate them depending on the amount of vaccine they have received and the need in that area. People should check with their own health-care provider and county to determine when they will be eligible to receive a vaccination. San Bernardino County residents can visit sbcovid19.com for more details regarding COVID-19 and vaccinations.
