Contra Costa Opens Vaccines To Ages 50+

Thanks to an increase in supply of COVID-19 vaccines, Contra Costa County is extending vaccine eligibility to anyone who is 50 and older and lives or works in the county, regardless of whether they have an underlying health condition.

The move comes as the county has begun receiving additional vaccine from the federal government for its federally-qualified health centers. This federal allocation is in addition to the vaccine the county gets from the state each week.

A week ago, Contra Costa expanded eligibility to ages 16-64 and older with qualifying underlying health conditions. Monday’s announcement removes any health-related qualifiers for those between the ages of 50-64.

To date, more than 336,000 county residents have received at least one dose of vaccine, including 96% of those age 75 and older. The county will further expand eligibility to others when vaccine supply increases more.

More than 235,000 county residents are between the ages of 50-64.

Eligible residents may request a vaccine appointment through the county by filling out an online form or by calling 833-829-2626.

Read more at Contra Costa Health Services