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Brian Rich/Sun-Times file Illinois’ entry into the second phase of its COVID-19 vaccination plan means many more residents are eligible, but not everyone agrees the state is prioritizing the right groups as vaccine demand still outpaces supply. In an image shared on Facebook and Twitter, the Illinois Republican Party said Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s “Hierarchy of Vaccine Priorities” puts prisoners, politicians, and college students into Phase 1B — the current vaccination phase �...

January 26, 2021 Burlington, Ia-  Des Moines County Public Health is preparing to move to Phase 1B COVID-19 vaccinations on February 1st. According to the Iowa Department of Public Health vaccine tier list, the first tier of Phase 1b includes vaccine eligibility for residents aged 65 and older, PK-12 staff, Early Childhood Educators, Childcare Workers, and First Responders. Those eligible for the vaccine can contact the COVID-19 scheduling line by calling:  319-208-5668.    Persons wil...

Muskogee Hospitals Prepare To Get COVID-19 Vaccine To Oklahomans Saint Francis in Muskogee has been tasked with getting vaccines to Oklahomans in the eastern more rural part of the state and have already received nearly 2,000 doses so far. Deputy Commissioner of Health Keith Reed said partnering with hospitals has been vital in getting the vaccines to Oklahomans. He explains Saint Francis Tulsa is one of the 5 "hub" distribution points in the state. From Tulsa, the vaccine goes to "spoke" loca...