TENNESSEE, USA — After state health leaders announced more people will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine as Tennessee moves into Phase 2, they also said that counties will be able to distribute the vaccine at their own pace.
The Tennessee Department of Health said Friday that counties can start moving into COVID-19 vaccine phases as their supply of vaccines allows. If a county has a large enough supply, health leaders said that they can move into the next phase and give more people shots.
The statement from TDH is available below:
As Tennessee continues working to protect those most at risk of serious illness and death from COVID-19 and provide vaccinations as quickly as possible, counties may progress through each of the phases as vaccine supply allows.
Officials also said they will host a media briefing on Monday to discuss the next steps in the state's vaccination plan and give updates about their response to the pandemic.
Starting on Monday, the state will also formally move into Phase 2, allowing people 55 years old and older to receive the vaccine. People working in critical infrastructure, including public transit employees, telecommunication staff and utility workers, will also be eligible.