California sets aside 10% of vaccines for teachers, education workers

California will set aside 10% of its available Covid-19 doses for teachers and other education workers starting March 1, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced Friday.

The announcement comes days after public health authorities allowed teachers and other members of Phase 1B of the state’s vaccination plan to begin making appointments to receive the vaccine. Due to a lack of vaccine supply, however, few counties have been able to offer it to teachers.

When the new plan starts March 1, the state will designate 75,000 doses of the vaccine just for teachers and education workers. The vaccines will also be prioritized for school workers who are returning to classrooms.