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Fargo Cass Public Health is moving to phase 1B of Covid-19 vaccine distribution Phase 1A of the COVID-19 vaccine distribution is almost reaching its end. January 13, 2021 , FARGO, N.D. – Sanford Health in Fargo will begin administering the COVID-19 vaccine to Phase 1B, to those 75 and older starting tomorrow by appointment only. Fargo Cass Public Health says they’re expecting to begin distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine for priority groups in phase 1B on Monday. Phase 1A of the COVID-19 v...

Vaccination of health care workers, first responders and long-term care residents nearly complete

Clay Countys vaccination rate against COVID-19 ranks last in Minnesota Clay County lags in the rankings because the county lacks a hospital, where most vaccines so far have been given, and because the figures dont count residents who work for Sanford Health or Essentia Health and have been vaccinated in Fargo, Clay Countys public health administrator said. Written By: Patrick Springer | × Vaccination to protect against COVID-19 is starting with the most vulnerable g...

West Fargo police and fire crews receive COVID-19 vaccinations The state began the vaccinations of group 1A after the first shipments of the new Pfizer vaccine arrived in North Dakota followed by about 300 doses of the Moderna vaccine. Front-line health care workers were the first to get vaccinated followed by nursing home residents. Written By: Wendy Reuer | × West Fargo firefighter Alyssa White helps administer a test at a free COVID-19 rapid testing event on Mon...

West Fargo first responders receiving COVID-19 vaccinations this week Mayor Bernie Dardis said West Fargos fire and police staff were initially slated to be in group 1B to receive the vaccine, but they were moved up into 1A last week. Written By: Wendy Reuer | × The Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. WEST FARGO — First responders in West Fargo are eligible to get vaccinated for the COVID-19 virus as of this week. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has defined ...

Long-term care facilities will also be receiving vaccine soon. Schaefer said once FCPH receives its anticipated vaccine sometime early next week the agency will set up a site to administer the vaccine and invite first responders to come in to get a shot. Originally, workers like emergency medical providers and fire department workers were included in the category of those who can be first in line for the vaccine from the public health agency, but Schaefer said law enforcement workers were recen...