Philadelphia expands vaccine eligibility within phase 1B, announces new mass vaccination site

FOX 29's Steve Keeley has the details.

PHILADELPHIA - More people in Philadelphia are eligible for the coronavirus vaccine beginning Monday.

Now included in Phase 1B, members of the clergy, people with intellectual disabilities, and anyone who takes immune-suppressing medications.

The city is also announcing a site for a sixth mass vaccination clinic.

City officials including Mayor Kenney will be at the Edward O'Malley Athletic Association in South Philadelphia.

The health department has committed to city-run clinics that can vaccinate up to 500 people each per day.

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