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New groups become eligible to receive coronavirus vaccine

Certain 55+ groups can now get it, pending approval

An elderly man receives his coronavirus vaccination
Receiving a coronavirus vaccination
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Las Vegas, NV (KXNT) - More groups have been granted eligibility to receive their coronavirus vaccine in Nevada.

Beginning Tuesday, groups 55 and over with underlying health conditions can receive their vaccine at retail pharmacies throughout Clark County. Clinics run through the Southern Nevada Health District are not included.


In addition, individuals with disabilities and those experiencing homelessness are now eligible as well.

Individuals won't have bring documentation of a medical condition to their appointments but will be asked to "attest" in a conversation with a pharmacy rep that they have a condition that makes them eligible.

Nevada has passed a milestone with coronavirus vaccinations. On Monday, officials with the CDC said that the state has administered more than one-million doses of the vaccine. Officials said that the state ranks in the low 30s for vaccine doses administered per 100-thousand.

Certain 55+ groups can now get it, pending approval