All adults in Ohio eligible to get COVID-19 vaccine March 29
last updated 03/16/2021
All adults in Ohio eligible to get COVID-19 vaccine March 29
Ohio is expanding eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccines to all adults by March 29
Gov. Mike DeWine announced Tuesday morning that COVID-19 vaccine phases 1E, 2C and 2D will be coming up shortly.
The following patients will become eligible on their respective dates:
- Phase 1E — March 19: Cancer, chronic kidney disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), heart disease and obesity
- Phase 2C — March 19: All adults ages 40+
- Phase 2D — March 29: All adults ages 16+
Currently, Ohioans age 50 and older can get a vaccine, and also those with Type 2 diabetes and end-stage renal disease.
The Ohio Department of Health has launched a state portal to find vaccination locations and to schedule COVID-19 vaccine appointments. As of Monday, a total of 2,390,412 people had started vaccination in Ohio.
Go to https://gettheshot.coronavirus.ohio.gov/ to book an appointment.