We request Governor Sisolak, along with other county/state officials, immediately change the Nevada's COVID-19 Vaccination Playbook Version 3. We request this revision at the top of lane two (General Population) to include more at-risk groups. Currently it states, “Nevadans 70 years and older.” We ask that these phrases be added, “Nevadans 70 years and older, plus 65-69 years of age and residents with underlying conditions.”
Why is this important?
We want Nevada to put Seniors First for receiving the Covid vaccine. To date, Nevada has not prioritized 65+ and residents with underlying conditions. Meanwhile, most states (three-quarters) have given these “at risk” groups top priority. In fact, Florida has vaccinated 65+ seniors for nearly 2 months. In Nevada, the 60+ age group makes up 84% of the Covid deaths. While Nevada’s older population continues to die from this disease, many non-essential, younger workers have received the vaccine. The current playbook is simply not working equitably. Since January 12, the CDC has recommended that all states adopt the 65+ guideline and we ask Governor Sisolak, and other county/state officials to immediately do the same. Lives are at stake, especially the most vulnerable citizens.
