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FAIRMONT As the country seemingly begins to see progress in combating COVID-19, local efforts are slowly but surely underway. Community Health sanitarian Tim Langer of Community Health and Human Services of Faribault and Martin Counties recently shared that patience is a virtue when it comes to receiving the vaccine.
Langer has also noted that Human Services would periodically provide updates on local efforts. In keeping with that effort, Langer shared some information from Human Services.
As of Jan. 30, 2021, 1,307 individuals in Martin County have received at least their first vaccination for COVID-19. 6.5 percent of the population has received at least one dose. 903 individuals in Faribault County have received at least their first vaccination for COVID-19. 6.5 percent of the population has received at least one dose. January 26, one day ahead of schedule. All 100 doses were distributed to individuals identified in priority group 1A within 72 h
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Vaccinations will begin on Monday in Berkshire County for people who live and work in congregate care facilities, shelter programs, and correctional facilities.
Pharmacists tasked with giving COVID-19 vaccines in effort to speed vaccinations
Pharmacists tasked with giving COVID-19 vaccines to speed up vaccinations By Arianna Poindexter | January 14, 2021 at 7:03 PM CST - Updated January 14 at 7:21 PM
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - A new federal program is allowing pharmacists to administer the COVID-19 vaccine.
It’s called the Federal Pharmacy Partnership Program, and it’s a collaboration between the Federal Government and the National Association of Chain Drug Stores (NACDS).
Through this program, officials say pharmacies have the capacity to meet the demand for 100 million vaccine doses in just one month.
NACDS President and CEO Steven Anderson said on a call Wednesday that 90% of Americans live within 5 miles of a store, which is why it’s important to use local pharmacies that can quickly and efficiently accelerate the vaccination of priority populations.