State lowers vaccination eligibility age to 50, adds more comorbidities

The number of Utahns eligible to receive the coronavirus vaccine is growing. Last Monday, eligibility was expanded to include people age 50 and older. Some with underlying conditions, including those 16 and older who have Type 1 or Type 2 diabetes, a body mass index above 30 or chronic kidney disease, also became eligible. The new newly eligible group numbers about 700,000, according to state estimates.

“This is a huge addition to eligibility,” Gov. Spencer Cox said. He estimated that every Utah adult who wants a vaccine will be able to get one by the end of April.

Full details about vaccine eligibility are available at coronavirus.utah.gov/vaccine.