Status: March 9th, 2021 8:12 pm
Schleswig-Holsteiners have had significantly more appointments for vaccination against the coronavirus since Tuesday. The online appointment allocation stopped at times.
Tens of thousands more people in Schleswig-Holstein have received appointments for vaccinations against the coronavirus. The state had opened the online appointment system for priority group 2 on Tuesday afternoon on the homepage www.impfen-sh.de. For example, people between the ages of 70 and 79, employees in daycare centers and primary schools, and the chronically ill could register for vaccinations with the Astrazeneca vaccine. According to a statement from the Ministry of Health, around 60,000 people eligible for vaccination had booked around 120,000 appointments (first and second vaccination) within the first hour.
NDR users report technical problems
According to the ministry, a queuing system set up due to the large number of accesses could be dissolved again during this time. The system ran smoothly and appointments were still available at 6 p.m., according to a ministry spokesman. However, users of the NDR SH app also reported isolated technical problems. Several attempts were often necessary to make an appointment.
Initially 200,000 appointments for 860,000 beneficiaries
According to the Ministry of Health, 860,000 eligible persons belong to priority group 2 in Schleswig-Holstein. In March and April, around 200,000 appointments were available for vaccination with the AstraZeneca vaccine, a spokesman said on Monday.
For many people, patience is still necessary. “If the country gets more vaccine, the number of first vaccination appointments will be increased further,” said a statement from the Ministry of Health on Monday.
As already announced, Schleswig-Holstein is implementing a recommendation from the Standing Vaccination Commission (Stiko). Stiko initially only recommended AstraZeneca’s vaccine for people under 65 years of age. Last week, the commission announced that it would also recommend the vaccine for people over 65, citing new study data.
Only those over 80 have a choice between vaccines
The over 80-year-olds have so far been the only group to have the choice between vaccines from Biontech, Moderna and AstraZeneca when making appointments. They belong to priority group 1 and were able to register for a vaccination appointment online again on Tuesday – as an additional offer in addition to the telephone hotline reserved for them anyway.
Those over 80 years of age still have the option of registering by phone after receiving a personal cover letter with a personal pin. The Ministry said that the corresponding letters would continue to be sent in stages. The letter is not required for the alternative online registration.
People who are 70 to 79 years old
People with pre-existing conditions are at high risk
- with trisomy 21
- after an organ transplant
- with dementia, an intellectual disability or with a severe psychiatric illness
- with hematological cancer or cancer requiring treatment
- with severe lung diseases (for example COPD, cystic fibrosis)
- with diabetes
- with chronic liver or kidney disease
- with a body mass index over 40
- with a medically certified increased risk of a serious or fatal course of the disease
You can also book a vaccination appointment:
Up to two close contacts
- of people in need of care who are 70 years of age or older and do not live in an institution
- of people in need of care with the above-mentioned previous illnesses who do not live in an institution
- from a pregnant person
Personal
- in inpatient facilities and in outpatient care services that treat, look after or care for mentally handicapped people
- in medical facilities, especially doctors and other staff with regular direct patient contact
- the blood and plasma donation services and in corona test centers. Are eligible for vaccination
- Police and law enforcement officers who – for example during demonstrations – are exposed to a high risk of infection
- Soldiers who are exposed to a high risk of infection when deployed abroad
- People who work in the public health service
- People in positions relevant to maintaining the hospital infrastructure
- Employees in childcare facilities, in child day care, as well as in elementary, special or special schools
- People who live or work in accommodation for the homeless, asylum seekers, refugees or repatriates
- People who regularly work with older people or people in need of care with recognized offers for everyday support within the meaning of Section 45a SGB XI
This is how the authorization can be proven
There are four ways to prove that you are eligible for vaccination:
- Official document for old age (e.g. identity card)
- Medical certificate for medical reasons. A The template is available online.
- Employer’s certificate / certificate of placement. A The template is available online.
- Proof of contact. A The template is available online.
The Ministry of Health points out that people who are not currently eligible for vaccination will be turned away at the vaccination centers. Anyone who incorrectly registered online can also cancel their appointment online.
Further information
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