Chambers County receives first shipments of Moderna’s coronavirus vaccine
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CHAMBERS COUNTY, Texas – Multiple healthcare facilities across Chambers County received the first shipment of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine Wednesday, according to a news release.
The 1,000 doses will be given to health care workers who have been working on the front line throughout the pandemic.
According to the release, registered vaccine providers have been working with the Chambers County Public Health to “ensure all Phase 1 workers are identified.”
“Chambers County Public Health has been working for months on a local COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan, and we will work diligently with our local healthcare providers and facilities to ensure timely and efficient distribution in an equitable manner,” states Health Services Director Mary Beth Bess. “DSHS has established an Expert Vaccine Allocation Panel (EVAP) who predetermines what populations will receive the vaccine