The Federal Pharmacy Program announced Wednesday will include three locations in the Panhandle. Alliance Community Pharmacy and Walmart in Chadron and Scottsbluff will be receiving the COVID vaccine, in addition to the current vaccine providers that have been offering COVID vaccines in the Panhandle. They will be following the same vaccine timeline issued by Governor [.]
Effective immediately, the Panhandle vaccine registration system is transitioning to the state system. We are encouraging all Panhandle residents over the age of 18 that have not registered yet to please do so now at: vaccinate.ne.gov. If you have registered up until this point, rest assured, you are on the list and do not need to [.]
COVID vaccine allocations are expected to increase significantly for the Panhandle beginning next week. 1,100 doses, plus the required 2nd dose, are anticipated to arrive weekly beginning next week, with doses allocated based on a percentage of the county population. The Panhandle Vaccine Task Force is working together to get shots in arms, and anyone [.]
Anyone 65+ or persons with medical conditions can now register for the COVID vaccine wait list. Those meeting those criteria can complete the form at https://tinyurl.com/ycpxzr5d. The online link completion is preferred, but people can call 308-262-5764 or 308-633-2866 ext. 101. Over 3,000 people have signed up so far! Be sure to help your elderly [.]
Nineteen additional COVID-related deaths in the Panhandle were confirmed Monday by area public health officials, bringing the total deaths in the region to 155. The deaths are being announced as follows: Box Butte County female in her 90s Cheyenne County: two males both in their 90s Grant County male in his 70s Morrill County: one [.]