--- title: "Sutter Health Expands COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility | Sutter Health" description: "Sutter Health announces additional COVID-19 vaccine supply, new eligibility for essential workers and high-risk patients, and 25,000 daily doses." url: "https://vitals.sutterhealth.org/media-resources/press-releases/media-statement-on-covid-19-vaccine-supply-and-eligibility" --- 1. [Home](https://vitals.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Media resources](https://vitals.sutterhealth.org/media-resources) / 3. [Press releases](https://vitals.sutterhealth.org/media-resources/press-releases) / 4. Media Statement On Covid 19 Vaccine Supply And Eligibility # Media Statement on COVID-19 Vaccine Supply and Eligibility Sutter Health announces additional COVID-19 vaccine supply, new eligibility for essential workers and high-risk patients, and 25,000 daily doses. March 18, 2021 by Sutter Health ![Media Statement on COVID-19 Vaccine Supply and Eligibility](https://edge.sitecorecloud.io/sutterhealt962c-sutterhealt8fce-production57cc-4860/media/Project/SutterHealth/Vitals/press-releases/VaccineUpdates_TW-e8d320d5.jpg?h=675&iar=0&w=1200 "Media Statement on COVID-19 Vaccine Supply and Eligibility") ### _Essential workers and those with certain health conditions now eligible._ **Vaccine Supply Update **We’re happy to share some good news about COVID-19 vaccine supply. Sutter Health has received additional vaccine doses from the state and our local health partners. This has allowed us to reschedule nearly all first- and second-dose appointments that were previously affected by supply issues. We’re hopeful the vaccine supply will continue to improve, allowing us to open even more new, first-dose appointments. With adequate supply, the Sutter network has capacity to vaccinate more than 25,000 eligible patients each day. **Janssen/****Johnson & Johnson Vaccine **Another piece of good news: The new vaccine from Janssen/J&J has been [approved for emergency use](https://www.fda.gov/media/146305/download) by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. We’re expecting to receive this vaccine in the near future, giving us another tool in the fight against COVID-19. We’re excited to have three highly effective and safe COVID-19 vaccines available in the U.S. **Here’s Who We’re Vaccinating **In accordance with state guidance, the following groups are now eligible for vaccination: - Patients age 65+. - Healthcare workers. - Essential workers in agriculture and food, education and childcare, emergency services, and public transit/airport and commercial airlines. - Individuals who reside or work in congregate residential settings, including those experiencing homelessness. - People age 16 to 64 with a [medical condition or disability](https://covid19.ca.gov/vaccines/) that puts them at high risk of severe COVID-19 infection. Note: patients in this group don’t need a verification letter. [Learn more here](https://www.sutterhealth.org/for-patients/health-alerts/covid-19-vaccine#do-i-need-a-letter). **Appointment Scheduling** For the latest vaccine and eligibility updates, check [Sutter Health’s COVID-19 Vaccine Resources webpage](https://www.sutterhealth.org/for-patients/health-alerts/covid-19-vaccine). ## Check your Vitals Get the latest in health innovation, community impact and patient care from Sutter Health — delivered straight to your inbox. 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