Last Updated: January 15, 2021 1
VDH COVID-19 Vaccine Phase 1c In Depth
While the supply is limited, COVID-19 vaccine will be provided to specific groups of people over a number of phases. Virginia guidance was adapted from Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations that aim to (1) decrease COVID-19 deaths and serious disease, (2) preserve functioning of society, and (3) reduce the extra burden COVID-19 is having on people already facing disparities.
Virginia’s Phase 1c: Vaccinate Other Essential Workers
Other Essential Workers
Definition of Other Essential Workers In Phase 1b, frontline essential workers were included. Vaccination will be allocated to additional essential workers in Phase 1c. These workers are in sectors essential to the functioning of society and/or are at higher risk of exposure to
SARS-CoV-2. Other Essential Workers include
- Energy
- Water, wastewater, and waste removal workers
(includes recycling removal workers)
- Housing Construction
- Food Service
- Transportation and Logistics
- Institutions of Higher Education Faculty/Staff
- Finance
- Information Technology & Communication
- Media
- Legal Services
- Public Safety (engineers)
- Other Public Health Workers
Occupational definitions and further clarifications can be found within guidelines provided by Guidance issued by Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).
Other Essential Workers by Order of Vaccination Planning Because there is not sufficient supply at this time to vaccinate everyone in Phase 1c at the same time, local health districts will reach out to engage the Other Essential Worker groups in vaccination planning in the following order:
1. Energy 2. Water, wastewater, and waste removal workers (includes recycling removal workers) 3. Housing Construction 4. Food Service 5. Transportation and Logistics 6. Institutions of Higher Education Faculty/Staff 7. Finance 8. Information Technology & Communication 9. Media 10. Legal Services 11. Public Safety (engineers) 12. Other Public Health Workers
Overlap of vaccination of groups is expected to ensure people in Phase 1c are vaccinated as quickly and efficiently as possible. Opportunities to vaccinate Other Essential Workers should not be missed.
Last Updated: January 15, 2021 2
VDH COVID-19 Vaccine Phase 1c In Depth
How Other Essential Workers Can Access Vaccination Local health departments, pharmacies, healthcare systems, and employer-based occupational health units are working collaboratively to vaccinate other essential workers. Other essential workers may be most likely to receive the vaccine through employer-based vaccination clinics. Others will get it through their local health department or through arrangements with pharmacies and healthcare providers. Information will be coming out from local health departments, employers, and healthcare providers about how and when you can receive your COVID-19 vaccine. The ability to schedule appointments will depend on the supply of vaccine available.