Vaccinations: The who and where

By Sahar Chmais

HAYS COUNTY – Hays County is in its Tier 1A COVID-19 vaccination phase, according to the office of Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra.

This phase of vaccination is open to first responders, direct care hospital workers, long term care workers, EMS 9-1-1, home health providers, pharmacy workers and school nurses. There may have been a transition to start Tier 1B vaccination through some medical providers, the judge’s press release said. Tier 1B includes residents 65 and older, 16 and older who are pregnant or who have chronic medical conditions.