COVID-19 vaccine scheduling is expected to begin at noon today as Island Hospital moves forward to phase 1B1, which now includes people 65 years and older, as well as those who are 50 years and older who live in multigenerational homes.

Island Hospital remained on schedule for vaccinating health care providers despite not receiving an allotment of 400 doses requested from the state last week. The hospital did receive 400 doses this week.