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HOPING AS SHIPMENTS RAMP UP — THEY’LL BE ABLE TO EXPAND ELIGIBILITY SOON. STATE LEADERS ANNOUNCED SOME NEW DETAIL ON THE NEXT PHASE OF VACCINATIONS- AND WITH DOSES IN SHORT SUPPLY – THEY’LL WILL BE LIMITED TO THOSE AGES 75 AND UP. <SCOTT: 11:03:00 THE OLDER YOU ARE THE MORE LIKELY YOU ARE TO DIE IF YOU GET FROM COVID. WITH OUR LIMITED SUPPLY OF VACCINES, IN MY WORLD WE HAVE A MORAL OBLIGATION TO PRIORITIZE SAVING LIVES. 11:93:12> <NOW IF WE HAD MORE DOSES WE’D VACCINATE BROADER GROUP. VACCINATE BROADER GROUP. BUT WE MUST DEAL IN REALITY. :22> <PETITION> DESPITE A PETITION DRIVE – SIGNED BY THOUSANDS OF TEACHERS EAGER TO GET ON THE PRIORITY LIST – SCOTT SAID THE DATA IS CLEAR — THE ELDERLY MUST COME FIRST. <GFX> REGISTRATIONS OPEN MONDAY FOR VERMONT RESIDENTS 75 AND OLDER – WHO CAN CALL ORM, PREFERABLY MAKE APPOINTMENTS ONLINE VACCINATIONS WILL BEGIN WEDNESDAY – AT 54 SITES IN 39 VERMONT TOWNS . COUPLES MUST REGISTER SEPARATELY CHOOSE A SITE CLOSEST TO YOUR HOME AND YOU’LL HAVE TO CERTIFY YOUR ELIGIBILITY. Which came with a plea: <MIKE SMITH/ SECRETARY OF HUMAN SERVICES 11:42:37 I’D HOPE THAT VERMONTERS WILL NOT TRY TO GAME THE SYSTEM. 11:42:43> <SWIZZLE> VERMONT LEADERS ARE THRILLED TO SEE AGGRESSIVE ACTION BY THE NEW BIDEN ADMINISTRATION TO TRY TO SPEED UP VACCINATION PRODUCTION – AND WE COULD SEE A THIRD APPROVED VACCINE NEXT MONTH. FOR NOW, THE HEALTH COMMISSIONER SAID WE MUST ALL REMAIN ON GUARD: <DR.MARK LEVINE: 11:18:47 OUR POSITIVITY RATE IS STILL AT A MANAGEABLE AND BEST IN THE NATION 2.5% BUT WE SEE TRANSMISSION IS CLEARLY OCCURRING THROUGHOUT OUR COMMUNITIES. 58> <SWIZZLE> IN FACT, GOVERNOR SCOTT — REMAINS IN QUARANTINE IN HIS STATE CAPITOL OFFICE – AFTER POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO THE VIRUS WITH key MEMBERS OF HIS TEAM. ALL HOPE FOR A NEGATIVE TEST RESULT ON TUESDAY. ASKED WHEN HE’LL GET THE THE SHOT… <SCOTT: 12:06:00 YOU KNOW I’M ANXIOUS TO GET A VACCINE LIKE EVERYONE ELSE. BUT I’M NO MORE IMPORTANT THAN ANYONE ELSE. 09> HE SAID HE’LL WAIT HIS TURN. IT’S GOING TO TAKE SEVERAL WEEKS TO WORK THROUGH THE SENIOR

Vermont opens vaccine signups for residents 75 and older

Clinics are scheduled to begin Wednesday

Vermont is beginning the second phase of its COVID-19 vaccine distribution program Monday, taking appointments for any resident 75 and older.The state estimates this phase will include nearly 50,000 people and span six weeks. FAQ on second phaseDepartment of Health troubleshootingSigning up through the Vermont Department of Health web portal by using the “make an appointment” prompt is preferred, according to state health officials. Eligible Vermonters will be asked to create an account on the website and then log in to make their appointment. The state is opening a phone line at noon Monday to assist with reservations. Eligible residents can call 855-722-7878 to to reach a receptionist. Going forward, the call center hours will be Monday through Friday 8:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and weekends 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. If demand is heavy, wait times for the calls could be long.Officials with the Department of Health are reminding anyone planning to receive a COVID-19 vaccine that walk-ins are not accepted at clinical vaccination sites — an appointment is required. The state is planning to have 54 vaccine sites in 39 towns across Vermont.

MONTPELIER, Vt. —

Vermont is beginning the second phase of its COVID-19 vaccine distribution program Monday, taking appointments for any resident 75 and older.

The state estimates this phase will include nearly 50,000 people and span six weeks.

Signing up through the Vermont Department of Health web portal by using the “make an appointment” prompt is preferred, according to state health officials. Eligible Vermonters will be asked to create an account on the website and then log in to make their appointment.

The state is opening a phone line at noon Monday to assist with reservations. Eligible residents can call 855-722-7878 to to reach a receptionist.

Going forward, the call center hours will be Monday through Friday 8:15 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and weekends 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. If demand is heavy, wait times for the calls could be long.

Officials with the Department of Health are reminding anyone planning to receive a COVID-19 vaccine that walk-ins are not accepted at clinical vaccination sites — an appointment is required.

The state is planning to have 54 vaccine sites in 39 towns across Vermont.