Half Of Chicago Adults Have Received First COVID-19 Vaccine Dose

Chicago IL

19 April, 2021

12:52 PM

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CHICAGO — Public health officials on Monday said about a million Chicagoans — half of the city's adults – have received a first coronavirus vaccine jab. The number of vaccinated residents is about four times higher than the number of city dwellers diagnosed with COVID-19, officials said. In all, the city's vaccine rollout has pushed nearly 1.4 million vaccine doses into the arms of city and non-Chicago residents. The number of shots is equivalent to the number of vaccine doses typically administered citywide over a three-year period. The vaccine milestone was announced as Chicago moves into Phase 2 of vaccine eligibility, which allows city residents age 16 or older to sign up for vaccination appointments. Vaccine appointments at City-run sites — which are only availabe to people 18 and older — can be scheduled using Zocdoc, or by calling the City's COVID-19 Help Line at (312) 746-4835. Anyone under 18 years old must have a parent or guardian book vaccine appointments on their behalf. The following pharmacies also offer vaccinations and their own scheduling: Chicago Costco Pharmacies, CVS, Jewel Osco, Mariano's, and Walgreens. Contact the pharmacy directly about possible appointments. Residents should also check with their primary care physicians. More than 350 hospitals, health clinics, medical practices, pharmacies and other providers receive vaccine for distribution to local residents. More information is available online.