The first phase, known as Phase 1A, included health care workers and nursing home residents. Currently, those in Phase 1B are able to be vaccinated. They include those 65 and older and those 16 and older with a chronic medical condition that increases their risk.
Vaccines are being made available free of charge. The pace of vaccinations may change as the quantity of available doses shifts and possible new vaccines are developed.
As of now, here are the latest numbers on COVID-19 vaccinations in Texas so far:
How many COVID-19 vaccines have been administered in Texas?
As of Jan. 19, nearly a million Texans have received the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine. More than 169,000 Texans have been fully vaccinated after receiving their first and second doses.
Vaccines by Moderna and Pfizer are currently authorized for emergency use in the United States. Each requires two shots to take full effect.
You can see the progression of vaccinations in the chart below or see a county-by-county breakdown map here.
How do I get a COVID-19 vaccine?
Those in Phase 1A and 1B are currently able to get the vaccine. Those individuals include:
Phase 1A: Frontline health care workers and long-term care facility residents
Phase 1B: People over 65 or those 16 or over with a chronic medical condition that puts them at increased risk for severe illness from COVID-19
Due to limited supply, those seeking a vaccine should register through their local vaccine provider hub or from a local provider such as a pharmacy. To see find what local providers exist near you, click here to see the state's map of providers.
The state of Texas is estimating that Spring 2021 will be when the general population will be eligible to get the vaccine.
This article originally appeared on El Paso Times: Here's how many COVID-19 vaccines have been given in Texas so far.
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