Grand Forks Expands Vaccine to Childcare Workers & Employees of PreK - Grade 12
The City of Grand Forks, Grand Forks Public Health, and Altru are now expanding
to Tier 7 and 8 of Phase 1B of the North Dakota Department of Health plan;
childcare workers and workers employed by preschools or Kindergarten through
12th grade. We are expanding COVID-19 vaccination to Tier 7 and 8 as we
have open vaccination appointments available this week.
Dr. Terry Brenner, Superintendent of Grand Forks Public Schools said, "Grand
Forks Public Schools is grateful for the opportunity to be in line for
vaccinations. As front line and essential workers since the commencement
of the school year, this will add another layer of protection for staff
in addition to the other CDC mitigation strategies."
Childcare workers and workers employed by preschools or Kindergarten through
12th grade: teachers, nutritional services, aides, bus drivers, principals,
administrative staff, custodians, etc. are asked to visit
MyChart.altru.org or call
701.780.6358 to be included on the COVID-19 vaccine waitlist.
If you have already contacted Altru or filled out a survey through Grand
Forks Public Schools or Grand Forks Public Health, there is no need to
call or signup via MyChart. You are already on the list and will be contacted
by Altru via phone, email, or MyChart notification to schedule your vaccine.
Those that fit into previous tiers of 1B and are interested in receiving
the vaccine are asked to visit
MyChart.altru.org or call
701.780.6358 to be included on the COVID-19 vaccine waitlist.
Phase 1B includes individuals who meet the following criteria per the North
Dakota COVID-19 Vaccine Prioritization Plan (tiers in order of priority).
We are currently vaccinating groups in bold below:
Persons age 75 and older
Persons age 65 – 74 with two or more high-risk medical conditions*
Staff and persons living in other congregate settings
Persons age 65 and older with one or more high-risk medical conditions
Persons age 65 and older with or without high-risk medical conditions*
Workers employed by preschools or Kindergarten through 12th grade: teachers,
nutritional services, aides, bus drivers, principals, administrative staff,
custodians, etc.
As additional priority groups become eligible for vaccination, The City
of Grand Forks, Grand Forks Public Health, and Altru will share those
details through local media, social media channels, including Facebook,
Twitter, and Instagram, and on our website:
www.grandforksgov.com/vaccine.
Grand Forks Public Health and Altru have enrolled providers for the COVID-19
vaccine and follow the North Dakota Department of Health recommendations
and guidance related to the distribution of the vaccine. For more information
on the COVID-19 vaccine and who is currently eligible, and for the full
list of high-risk medical conditions visit
www.grandforksgov.com/vaccine.
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