The city is announcing a start date for the next phase of vaccination on March 29. In 1C, more essential employees are eligible, including those in the hospitality industry. construction, law, banking and media, as well as Chicagoans 16 to 64 with serious health problems.
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“Generally speaking, if you have an underlying condition, you can get a vaccine in April or May,” said Dr. Allison Arwady, Director of Chicago Dept. of Public Health.
During her regular Tuesday livestream Tuesday, Dr. Arwady also made it clear that seniors will remain the city’s priority for the remainder of this month, but she believes that as the supply of vaccines grows, the city is now able to make appointments. benefit a wider segment of the population.
1C is the last priority group before vaccinations open to the general population.
This expansion is announced for Chicago residents only. The counties of the collar have yet to make their own decisions on the matter.
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“Since we have vaccines available, we will of course make arrangements for other groups,” said Toni Preckwinkle, chairman of the Cook County Board.
No significant increase in federal vaccine deliveries remains. Next week’s combined allotment to Illinois and Chicago is only 1% higher than this week’s and 8% higher than last week’s deliveries, per CDC data.
Meanwhile, Governor JB Pritzker has released new plans for a staged reopening of Illinois.
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The governor is now considering relaxed restrictions, including increasing the current 50-person limit for gatherings at event spaces.
The governor could also give green light conventions, reduce distance requirements in restaurants, and include a community’s vaccination rate in reopening statistics, as requested by suburban mayors.
“It gives people hope that they can look at something and say that if we go to this level, we will get this now,” said Darien Mayor Joseph Marches.
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