Today, New Orleans Health Department officials announced the launch of their Citywide Vaccine Waitlist.
The waitlist is for New Orleans residents 65 years of age and older eligible under the current phase vaccination group and who have not yet received the COVID-19 vaccine.
Those eligible for the vaccine should call 3-1-1 (504-658-2299) or go to ready.nola.gov/getvaccine to register for the Citywide Vaccine Waitlist.
When appointments become available each week from the New Orleans Health Department and other participating providers, residents on the waitlist will be contacted to receive their vaccination.
“COVID-19 has had a disproportionate impact, highlighting longstanding inequities in the health of many groups in our community,” said NOHD Director Dr. Jennifer Avegno. “Providing the COVID-19 vaccine to seniors of color, low-income seniors, and those with functional and access needs continues to be a top priority for Mayor Cantrell and the New Orleans Health Department. This waitlist will help us ensure that New Orleans’ most vulnerable residents have access to the vaccine.”
At present, the waitlist is only for residents currently eligible to receive the vaccine in Phases 1A and 1B, Tier 1. However, the city says the waitlist eligibility will expand with the Louisiana Department of Health's upcoming phases.
