January 29, 2021
Burlington, Ia- Resident of Des Moines County over the age of 65 as well as other groups will soon be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.
Des Moines County Public Health Director Christa Poggemiller says that Des Moines County will be moving to Phase 1B for the distribution of the COVID Vaccine.
‘The state is moving to Phase 1B on Monday,” Poggemiller said Friday. “And that includes persons who are aged 65 and older as well as different tiers or categories that we’ll be able to vaccinate.”
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.
Since the start of the pandemic, they've considered themselves essential workers, caring for the children of doctors, nurses and first responders. Now, early childhood educators like Sarah Bishop from Neighborhood Alliance are frustrated.
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 will be able to leave their name, date of birth, and a telephone number where they can be reached.
Once the vaccine is available, people will be contacted in the order in which public health received their information.
Selkirk College adds 12 early childhood education seats
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108 early childhood education seats are being added to public post-secondary institutions across the province. This includes 12 seats at Selkirk College.
The B.C. Government is investing $1.26 million for the mostly work-integrated learning programs, which will offer childcare workers the opportunity to become certified while employed in the sector.
According to the Province, there will also be seats in a traditional in-person or online program, followed by a field practicum in a childcare environment.
“COVID-19 has shone an even brighter light on the importance of Early Childhood Education in B.C. and the impact it can have on children and families,” said Nelson-Creston MLA Brittny Anderson. “Their education here in the Kootenays will benefit the entire region by giving parents more options for childcare and their own work and helping kids grow and learn in safe, healthy environments.”