New Groups Of Phase 1 Health Care Workers Now Eligible For Vaccine

BOSTON — More health care workers can now get the coronavirus vaccine in Massachusetts. Gov. Charlie Baker announced Thursday that all groups in Phase 1 of the state’s vaccination plan are immediately eligible for the shot.

“Today we’re moving ahead with the process of including all groups in Phase 1 of the state’s vaccination plan, including home health care workers and non-covid-facing health care workers,” he said. “These groups are now eligible to receive vaccines.”

The state has already started vaccinating coronavirus health care workers, first responders and those in congregate care settings, such as prisons and shelters.

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