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Dear Taxi Drivers,
We would like to share some important updates to registration for a vaccination appointment in Washington, DC.
This week, the District will continue to use the vaccinate.dc.gov appointment portal and call center.
Appointments will open at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday and Friday for DC residents. Just for this week, vaccine appointments will not open to members of eligible workforce groups.
On Thursday, March 4 at 9:00 a.m., approximately 5,750 appointments will open to the following DC residents who live in priority zip codes:
- DC residents who live in priority zip codes and are 65 and older
- DC residents who live in priority zip codes and are 18-64 with a qualifying medical condition
On Friday, March 5 at 9:00 a.m., approximately 5,750 appointments will open to the following DC residents in any zip code:
- DC residents 65 and older
- DC residents 18-64 with a qualifying medical condition
The priority zip codes are focused in Wards 5, 7, and 8 and include: 20422, 20011, 20017, 20018, 20002, 20001, 20019, 20020, 20032, 20593. Priority zip codes include areas of the city where residents are disproportionately affected by COVID-19, including number of cases and mortality rate. Wards 5, 7, and 8 are being prioritized because they have the lowest percentages of residents who are 65 and older who have received at least one dose of the vaccine.
Beginning next week, the District will switch over to a pre-registration system for making vaccination appointments.
- Under the new system, individuals will be able to provide their information to DC Health through a pre-registration website or by calling the District’s call center.
- As appointments are made available, individuals who have pre-registered will receive an email, phone call, and/or text message alerting them that they have an opportunity to make a vaccination appointment.
- Equity will continue to be a top priority, and DC Health will continue to set aside appointments for residents living in priority zip codes.
Residents who are unsure whether they qualify for the vaccine based on a qualifying medical condition should contact their health care provider. You are encourage to check with your jurisdiction on available vaccines in your area.
Stay Safe.
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