1/18/21

Currently, New Mexico vaccination locations can provide vaccinations to individuals who qualify for Phase 1B.  This includes all individuals who are:

• 75 years of age and older,
• 16 or older with underlying medical conditions that place them at greater risk from COVID-19,
• Frontline essential workers who cannot work remotely, and
• Vulnerable populations.

Construction companies may want to familiarize themselves with the definition of a frontline essential worker.  A frontline essential worker is one who provides in-person services necessary to maintain the safety and sanitation of residences or essential businesses including security services, towing services, custodial services, plumbers, electricians, and other skilled trades.

If your company has positions that fit this definition, they should be made aware of this opportunity to have their workers “move up on the list” a bit.  In some cases, workers could move from 1C to 1B.

Also, to note:  Because the number of people in Phase 1B is much larger than available supply, not all frontline essential workers can be vaccinated simultaneously.  Frontline essential workers will be vaccinated in a specified order.  The above definition which includes skilled trade workers falls about 12^th on the list with family home caretakers, childcare workers, early education and K-12 educations, and others holding a much higher spot.

Regardless, workers should be encouraged to get vaccinated if they choose to do so, be aware of this numbering system, and decide if the criteria qualifications will benefit them.

For more information or additional details, go to the  https://cv.nmhealth.org/covid-vaccine/