Starting Monday Pennsylvanians in Phase 1B of the state's vaccination plan are now eligible to schedule a COVID-19 vaccination appointment to become protected against the virus.

Phase 1B eligible Pennsylvanians include:

• People in congregate settings not otherwise specified as long-term care facilities, and persons receiving home and community-based services

• U.S. Postal Service workers

• Manufacturing workers  

• Clergy and other essential support for houses of worship 

• Public transit workers

• Education workers teachers and school staff for pre-K through 12 were vaccinated under a special initiative that concluded April 2 and that resulted in more than 112,500 vaccinations. All other education workers, including those in higher education, are now eligible for vaccination as part of 1B. 

The remainder of the accelerated plan includes eligibility as follows:

• April 12 all residents in Phase 1C will be eligible to start scheduling vaccination appointments.

• April 19, all residents will be eligible to start scheduling vaccination appointments.