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Next Tier of COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Opens Today In Missouri

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A new tier of COVID-19 vaccine eligibility opens up in Missouri Monday, March 29. 

Phase 2includes workers in financial services, construction, entertainment and public assembly establishments, higher education, the lodging industry, libraries, manufacturing, personal care services, restaurants and bars, retail, government and more.

This phase also includes those experiencing homelessness and disproportionately affected populations.

The vaccine will be available to all Missourians on April 9.

To find out how to get a vaccine, visit health.springfieldmo.gov or call (417) 874-1211.   You can also visit covid.vaccine.mo.gov to learn more about the COVID-19 vaccine or call 877-435-8411.

Michele Skalicky has worked at KSMU since the station occupied the old white house at National and Grand. She enjoys working on both the announcing side and in news and has been the recipient of statewide and national awards for news reporting. She likes to tell stories that make a difference. Michele enjoys outdoor activities, including hiking, camping and leisurely kayaking.