The state is expanding eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine on Monday in order to get more front-line workers vaccinated.
Higher education staff, government workers, and the media will be able to sign up for the COVID-19 shot beginning Monday. The following Monday, on March 29th, restaurant staff, construction workers, and religious leaders will be eligible.
Attorney General Kwame Raoul received his first dose on Friday and urges others to do the same.
“It is the safe thing to do not only for one’s personal wellbeing but for the community’s wellbeing,” said Raoul.
On April 12th, all remaining Illinoisans 16 and older will be eligible.
Vaccines are available by appointment by calling the Marion County Health Department or Salem Township Hospital. They are also available by registering online at the Salem or Centralia Walmart Store, SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Centralia, or at the Centralia Walgreens store.
