By Sahar Chmais

HAYS COUNTY – Hays County is in its Tier 1A COVID-19 vaccination phase, according to the office of Hays County Judge Ruben Becerra.

This phase of vaccination is open to first responders, direct care hospital workers, long term care workers, EMS 9-1-1, home health providers, pharmacy workers and school nurses. There may have been a transition to start Tier 1B vaccination through some medical providers, the judge’s press release said. Tier 1B includes residents 65 and old...