Illinois expands coronavirus vaccine eligibility tomorrow, here's who is eligible - WREX-TV

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(WREX) — More people will be eligible to receive the coronavirus vaccine starting on Thursday.

Illinois is expanding Phase 1B to people who have comorbidities and underlying conditions as defined by the CDC.

RELATED: Stateline health departments face vaccine deficit ahead of phase 1B expansion

In addition, Illinois will also prioritize individuals with disabilities.

In accordance with the CDC guidelines, Illinois is using the below guiding framework for what qualifies as a high-risk medical condition once Phase 1B expands on February 25. 

This expansion applies to individuals 16 and older who aren’t otherwise covered in previous eligibility categories.

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This list is subject to change as guidance evolves and does not reflect an order of priority:

• Cancer
• Chronic Kidney Disease
• COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
• Diabetes
• Heart Condition
• Immunocompromised State from a Solid Organ Transplant
• Obesity
• Pregnancy
• Pulmonary Disease
• Sickle Cell Disease

Health departments in the Stateline have expressed concern over the state expanding eligibility for the vaccine due to a shortage of doses.

Here's a look at vaccine data in the Stateline as of Wednesday morning, according to the Illinois Department of Public Health:

Winnebago County

• Administered Doses of Vaccine: 39,510
• Number of People Fully Vaccinated: 10,133

Boone County

• Administered Doses of Vaccine: 9,085
• Number of People Fully Vaccinated: 1,642

Stephenson County

• Administered Doses of Vaccine: 8,337
• Number of People Fully Vaccinated: 2,515

Ogle County

• Administered Doses of Vaccine: 9,075
• Number of People Fully Vaccinated: 2,036

Lee County

• Administered Doses of Vaccine: 6,439
• Number of People Fully Vaccinated: 1,920

On Monday, the state announced a state-supported mass vaccination site is opening in Rockford. The site opened on Tuesday.

Coronavirus Resources

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