The state of California is adjusting its COVID-19 vaccination priority tiers in order to allow for administering the vaccine more quickly to people under age 65 who have high-risk conditions or disabilities that make them more vulnerable to the effects of the coronavirus.
Last month, the state added people age 65 and older to its priority tiers, with the governor announcing that age is to be a primary factor in determining eligibility going forward.
That raised concerns for Californians with disabilities and chronic health conditions who don’t meet the age requirements that they could be kept waiting for the vaccine.
On Friday, the state said it’s now going to give health care providers additional flexibility to vaccinate younger individuals who have underlying health conditions or high-risk disabilities, California Health and Human Services Secretary Dr. Mark Ghaly said.
Illinois health officials reported 3,751 new COVID-19 cases and 81 deaths Wednesday as Governor JB Pritzker spoke at the opening of a mass vaccination site at the Lake County Fairgrounds.
Illinois Governor JB Pritzker said the state is receiving $43 million from FEMA for vaccine distribution
Thursday afternoon, Governor JB Pritzker visited a vaccination site at Morton East High School in Cicero. He announced that Illinois would be receiving $43 million from FEMA for vaccine distribution.
The Illinois National Guard is administering vaccines at that site, and Pritzker said he is confident the state is now on good track with more promised doses from the federal government and money from FEMA. The state of Illinois will be receiving $43 million additional to help us with the vaccinations, the governor said.
That money will help local health departments administer vaccines at some of their sites, like those at Morton East and the Lake County Fairgrounds. Only 1.4% of the state s population has received both doses of a vaccine.
Hibbing, MN, USA / 99.9 Radio USA
Jan 28, 2021 4:36 AM
TWO HARBORS, MN (KDAL) – Lake County Public Health and Lake View Hospital and Medical Clinics are now working to distribute COVID-19 vaccine to Lake County residents.
The plan is to complete vaccinations for healthcare workers and congregate care residents and staff and then open pop-up clinics for those 65 and over starting on Monday, February 1st.
Lake County residents 65 and older can call a the vaccine hotline at 218 834-8434 to get a message on making an appointment. Those interested are urged to check the message each day for updates.
Pop-up clinics will also be offered to elementary educators and childcare workers through appointments made by their employers.