Effective Thursday, the Southern Nevada Health District will expand vaccine eligibility in Clark County to food service and hospitality workers.
The state of Nevada allowed for the expansion under the state's vaccine playbook, as workers in these categories are the next group in the "Frontline/Essential Workforce lane.
These workers include:
• Restaurant and quick serve food operations, including dark kitchen and food prep centers, beverage service employees, carryout, and delivery food workers.
• Workers in cafeterias used to feed workers or other congregate settings not already captured in an occupation group listed in the Playbook.
• Frontline hospitality workers, including casino and resort employees who have prolonged/sustained customer interaction.
This group includes all employees of restricted and nonrestricted gaming licensees and all employees of vendors and lessees located on the property of such restricted and nonrestricted licensees, regardless of furlough status, in Clark County.
Workers who fall under the expanded eligibility can schedule appointments online here: https://covid.southernnevadahealthdistrict.org/vaccine/distribution/. Proof of employment (such as an employee badge or paystub) as well as photo identification must be brought to the appointment.
The state is working with the Nevada Board of Pharmacy to open appointments at pharmacy locations to those 55+ with underlying health conditions, individuals with disabilities and individuals experiencing homelessness at pharmacies statewide. The openings could be in place by next week.