Ahead of State, Long Beach Vaccinates Younger People With Disabilities or Health Conditions

1. Disabled residents can go to the Long Beach Convention Center between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. every day except Sunday to receive their vaccines.

2. No appointment is necessary, but individuals must show documentation of a disability, such as a placard or doctor’s note.

3. They also must provide proof of Long Beach residence, including a utility bill or a driver’s license.

The city of Long Beach began offering COVID-19 vaccines Monday to residents aged 16 to 64 who have medical conditions or developmental disabilities that make them susceptible to severe illness or death from the virus.

Mayor Robert Garcia said the city was authorized by the state to immediately expand vaccine eligibility to the group, which won’t become eligible in the rest of California until next Monday. Gov. Gavin Newsom has repeatedly hailed Long Beach for its success and speed in administering vaccines to previously eligible groups.

“We are grateful to now have the ability to start vaccinating people with disabilities,” Garcia said last week. “We are going to immediately prioritize this group for our clinics and home visits when resolved.”

As of last week, the city had vaccinated a total of more than 35,000 residents and 66% of its […]

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