State expands those eligible for COVID-19 vaccine
March 10, 2021
Note: This story has been updated to clarify that the eligible college students must be living in dormitories.
More South Dakotans now are eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine, the state Department of Health announced.
The remainder of what’s known as priority group D – teachers, child care workers, college staff, college students in dormitories and funeral workers – are now eligible to receive their vaccine through Phase I vaccinators.
“Given South Dakota’s strong position on vaccination efforts and the increased points of access for vaccine distribution and administration, we are happy to fully open up Phase D starting today,” Health Secretary Kim Malsam-Rysdon said in a statement. “Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 is a significant step in getting back to normal, and I encourage those eligible to schedule their vaccination today.”
Over the past few weeks, South Dakota has been making “significant progress moving down the list of vaccination priority groups in an orderly and efficient manner,” the state said.
South Dakota remains a leader in nationwide vaccination efforts with more than 30 percent of its population having received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Here’s a look at everyone currently eligible, along with who is next in group E.
