Wisconsin COVID-19 vaccinations approach 200, more in store
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Pfizer vaccine distribution underway in SE Wisconsin
The first round of COVID-19 vaccinations is underway, with a third portion of Pfizer s first vaccine shipment being distributed to hubs Wednesday.
MADISON, Wis. - Nearly 200 health care workers in Wisconsin had received the COVID-19 vaccination as of Wednesday, a number that was expected to grow rapidly in the coming days as the state receives more shipments of the vaccine seen as critical to helping turn the tide of the pandemic.
Department of Health Services Secretary Andrea Palm, who reported the vaccination totals, also said no spike in coronavirus cases was reported following Thanksgiving weekend, but she urged people to continue to remain vigilant with Christmas and New Year s approaching.
Gov.
Tony Evers announced Monday that DHS has activated a federal partnership with pharmacy chains that would distribute vaccines to long-term care facilities around the country.
Under the partnership, pharmacy chains CVS and Walgreens will administer vaccines to nursing home residents and workers. State officials hope this could be nearly complete by the end of January.
Nursing homes are going over details with DHS on when and how this will happen. Consent of long-term residents will be needed before any shots go in arms, possibly as early as Monday, Dec. 28.
“So, there’s a lot of logistical considerations that are going to have to be addressed in a two-week period,” said
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