All Oregonians eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine by July 1

PORTLAND, Ore. — Gov. Kate Brown says all Oregonians who are 16 and older will be eligible to receive doses of COVID-19 vaccine no later than July 1.

Brown said the next round of vaccine distribution will occur in multiple waves.

The first wave, which will begin at the end of March, also includes seasonally-impacted frontline workers — such as migrant seasonal farm workers, seafood and agricultural workers, and food processing workers — displaced victims of the September 2020 wildfires, wildland firefighters, people living in low-income and congregate senior housing and Individuals experiencing houselessness.

The next phase, which Brown said would be starting no later than May 1, includes the rest of our CDC-defined frontline workers, such as grocery store employees, members of the media, public transit workers, and U.S Postal Service employees.

“Come summer, provided supplies from the federal government continue as planned, any Oregonian over 16 who wants the vaccine will be eligible to receive it,” Brown said.

By June 1, any Oregonian 45 and older will be eligible.

Cox Media Group