Governor Laura Kelly announced Tuesday that the state will move into Phases 3 and 4 next week of its vaccination plan.
The next steps are set to start on Monday, March 22nd. Phase 3 includes people aged 16-64 with severe medical conditions, and other critical workers. This includes non-healthcare workers in critical infrastructure, who cannot perform their duties remotely and therefore face risks of work-related exposure.
Phase 4 includes those aged 16-64 with other medical conditions that increase the risk the severity of infection.
Additionally, Kelly announced the state will activate more providers to complete vaccinations, including safety-net clinics, pharmacies, hospitals, and medical practices. The state will also partner with the federal government to set up mass vaccination sites to increase the number of vaccinations possible per day.
Those who need help identifying if they are eligible should contact their health department. Also available is the “Find My Vaccine” mapping tool at KansasVaccine.Gov to locate a provider near them with vaccines available.
Riley and Pottawatomie Counties are currently in Phase 2, as per mandated by the state.
