By Gazette staff

WAUSAU – On Jan. 18, the Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced that the state is expanding COVID-19 vaccine eligibility into Phase 1B, and police and fire department personnel are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine at two local Aspirus facilities..

These individuals can receive their vaccine through Aspirus Occupational Health in two locations: Aspirus Wausau Family Medicine, 425 Wind Ridge Drive, Wausau; and Aspirus Stevens Point Clinic, 5409 Vern Holmes Drive, Stevens Point.

“Aspirus is working quickly to expand vaccine access in additional communities for those who qualify within Phase 1B,” an Aspirus release stated.

“Vaccinations are available by appointment only. Walk-ins are not accepted.”

Appointments can be scheduled directly by police and fire department personnel by calling 715-847-2812.

“Vaccine eligibility is being dictated by state and federal authorities with variations in how the various phases are defined. Aspirus will continue to follow the guidance it receives from its respective state departments of health services to appropriately expand access to the COVID-19 vaccine,” the release added.

Aspirus began providing vaccinations for its employees, long-term care residents, EMS, and community health care workers within Phase 1A, upon receiving its first vaccine allocations.

The latest updates and information will continue to be posted online at aspirus.org.