Lexington Health Department says it is now allowing anyone 18 and up to get the vaccine shot.
They say they were having a tough time filling the slots so they are encouraging more people to make appointments.About 34% have received one shot but warns we have to get to 75-80% to reach herd immunity.
Temperatures ... today's forecast.
Boxes:2x1 location three location four on the same day the state began to allow anyone ages 50 and older to get a vaccine..the lexington fayette county health department is also opening up to more people.
The health department says its now allowing anyone...ages 18 and up... to get the shot.
The health department says it was having a hard time filling slots.
So its encouraging more people to sign up for appointments.
Other health departments and hospitals are also opening up appointments as well.
According to state stats, about 34 percent..has received the first dose.
But health leaders say we have to get to 75-80% to reach herd immunity.
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Vaccine.ky.gov -vaccine hotlin ... the state says by april 12th--anyone 16 and older will be able to get the shot.
As changes develop with sites..and more open--there are easy ways to stay up to date.
You can visit the covid-19 website....vaccine dot k-y dot gov... for information on where all vaccination sites are right now..
You can also call the states vaccine hotline for the same information monday though friday..
That number... 855- 598-2246.
If you need assistance getting to a clinic, public transit agencies are offering free...or discounted transportation in more than 90 counties..
You can find more about these services on the state's covid-19 website or by calling the vaccine hotline..
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