City Launches Vaccination Clinics to Administer COVID-19 Vaccine to More Essential Workers

Covid-19 Vaccine Bottle Mockup (does not depict actual vaccine). By Daniel Schludi.

Clinic appointments are now available for healthcare workers who work in Long Beach; people should contact their employers for information. Proof of employment in Long Beach, such as pay stub, ID or employer letter on official letterhead, will be required for essential workers to receive their vaccines at this time.

Vaccine allocation is distributed according to each health jurisdiction’s workforce, not by residency. However, healthcare workers who live in Long Beach and work in other jurisdictions, and who haven’t received information from their employer by Jan.19, should call 562-570-INFO (4636), option 6, and leave a message or email COVID19Vaccine@longbeach.gov. The City of Long Beach is committed to making sure all healthcare workers, whether they live or work in Long Beach, get their opportunity to get vaccinated.

All vaccines are administered free of charge, and have been provided directly by the federal government.

Details:www.longbeach.gov/health/information-on-coronavirus-vaccines

Terelle Jerricks

During his two decade tenure, he has investigated, reported on, written and assisted with hundreds of stories related to environmental concerns, affordable housing, development that exacerbates wealth inequality and the housing crisis, labor issues and community policing or the lack thereof.