Alaskans ages 65 and older now eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations

ANCHORAGE — The Alaska Department of Health and Social Services announced that the COVID-19 Vaccine Task Force is opening up appointment scheduling and vaccinations for Alaskans ages 65 and older as part of Phase 1b, Tier 1 of the vaccination rollout. Appointments for Alaskans ages 65 and older to be vaccinated can be made for Monday, Jan. 11.

“All clinics who have received COVID-19 vaccine should continue to vaccinate the remaining health care workers from Phase 1a who wish to be vaccinated, but we are also excited to open up appointments for Alaskans who are 65 years of age or older,” said Alaska’s Chief Medical Officer Dr. Anne Zink.}

Initially, Alaskans ages 65 and older were set to receive vaccinations beginning in late January, but the timeline was accelerated by the state.

“After assessing how much vaccine remains to be administered, the Vaccine Task Force has adjusted the timeline forward,” reads the DHSS press release.

More information on vaccinations can be found at Covidvax.alaska.gov.