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MICHAEL RUBINKAM Associated Press
Pennsylvania plans to greatly expand its network of COVID-19 vaccine providers as demand for the lifesaving shots begins to slow and existing vaccinators order fewer doses, the state’s top health official said Tuesday, potentially making it easier for people in underserved areas to schedule an appointment.
The state had slashed the number of providers receiving vaccine by more than two-thirds as the Wolf administration, under pressure to speed shots into arms, redirected the state’s limited supply to a couple hundred hospitals, federally funded health centers, municipal health departments and pharmacies that could quickly inoculate large numbers of people.
By Michael Rubinkam •
Updated 2 hours ago
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Pennsylvania plans to greatly expand its network of COVID-19 vaccine providers as demand for the shots begins to slow and existing vaccinators order fewer doses.
Acting Health Secretary Alison Beam said that with supply finally catching up to demand, she expects more providers will begin receiving shipments over the next two to three weeks.
Pennsylvania had slashed the number of providers receiving vaccine by more than two-thirds in an effort to speed up the state s vaccine rollout. Smaller vaccine providers who were cut out say that decision hurt some of the state’s most vulnerable residents.
Updated: 7:42 PM EDT Apr 20, 2021 MICHAEL RUBINKAM Associated Press Pennsylvania plans to greatly expand its network of COVID-19 vaccine providers as demand for the lifesaving shots begins to slow and existing vaccinators order fewer doses, the state s top health official said Tuesday, potentially making it easier for people in underserved areas to schedule an appointment.The state had slashed the number of providers receiving vaccine by more than two-thirds as the Wolf administration, under pressure to speed shots into arms, redirected the state s limited supply to a couple hundred hospitals, federally funded health centers, municipal health departments and pharmacies that could quickly inoculate large numbers of people.Smaller vaccine providers who were cut out said the move hurt some of the state s most vulnerable residents. A new map produced for the Pennsylvania Pharmacists Association s vaccine task force shows that many of the providers who lost their