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Governor Greg Abbott has announced that the State of Texas will participate in the Pharmacy Partnership for Long-Term Care Program, a federal program to...

COVID-19 vaccine in Texas: State to participate in vaccine program for long-term care facilities; pharmacies prepare for distribution Gov. Greg Abbott announced Friday that Texas will participate in a federal program to vaccinate residents and staff of long-term care facilities against COVID-19. Author: Ariel Plasencia Updated: 5:38 PM CST December 11, 2020 DALLAS — As pharmacies across the state and country prepare to distribute COVID-19 vaccines to millions o...

Long-term care facilities prepare for potential COVID-19 vaccine A potential vaccine for COVID-19 is a sign of hope for many, including long term care facilities. and last updated 2020-12-14 21:56:13-05 TAMPA, Fla. — A potential vaccine for COVID-19 is a sign of hope for many, including long term care facilities. Federal and state leaders have emphasized frontline healthcare workers and long-term care facility residents should be prioritized once a vaccine is available. Right now, theyâ�...

She’ll roll up her sleeve. “I am going to get the vaccine myself. They can take as many pictures as they want,” she said. “I will be the equivalent of the queen’s taster.” Katzmann, founder and CEO of Juniper Communities, knows that one of the things mostly likely to convince people to take a new vaccine is seeing someone they know and respect get it. “I want to be an influencer,” said Katzmann, who is 64 and has high blood pressure, a risk factor for mor...