COVID-19 vaccine distribution begins in Bastrop County
Distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine has begun in Bastrop County targeting individuals in Phase 1A of the county’s vaccine distribution plan.
Bastrop County Health Authority Dr. Desmar Walkes said Phase 1A individuals are first in line to receive the vaccine. This group includes hospital staff working directly with COVID-19 patients, long-term care residents and staff, emergency medical services providers and home health care workers.
Also in the Phase 1A group is staff in outpatient care offices who interact with symptomatic patients, direct care staff in freestanding emergency medical care facilities and urgent care clinics, community pharmacy staff, public health and emergency response staff who administer COVID-19 testing and vaccinations, last responders and school nurses.