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Spreading like wildfire: Concern grows for Delta virus variant, state health officials urge public to get vaccinated | Covid-19

Kentucky Public Health Commissioner Dr. Steven Stack and Gov. Andy Beshear held a press conference on July 19 and alerted the public about the growing concern regarding the Delta variant of COVID-19 and how it is already ’spreading like wildfire’ among unvaccinated communities. During the press conference, Beshear provided information on the current situation in Kentucky regarding COVID-19 cases and vaccination rates. As of July 19, about 51 percent of Kentucky’s population, or nearly 2.25 million people, have gotten vaccinated. He said that, although Kentucky has made strong vaccination efforts, 51 percent of the population being vaccinated is not enough. “The Delta variant is serious, and it is an even deadlier threat to unvaccinated Kentuckians,” Beshear said. “Get vaccinated to protect yourself, get vaccinated to protect those around you and get vaccinated so that we can defeat this virus once and for all.”

Pfizer vaccine now available for 12-15 age group

Starting May 13, all state vaccination sites in Kentucky can administer Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines to Kentuckians who are 12-15 years-old, and this follows the FDA’s recent emergency use authorization and the CDC’s approval of the vaccine for that age group. On May 10, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved an emergency use authorization in order to support the use of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine among those who are 12 years old and older, and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) subsequently approved the usage of the vaccine on younger Americans. Therefore, Gov. Andy Beshear announced that starting May 13, all state vaccination sites can administer Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines to Kentuckians who are 12-15 years-old. Kentuckians who are 16 years-old or older are already permitted for receiving the vaccine.

How expanded Pfizer vaccine eligibility could impact Kentucky schools

View Comments LOUISVILLE, Ky.  Children 12- to 15-years-old will soon be eligible to receive the Pfizer coronavirus vaccine a crucial step in ensuring a safe return to school next fall. The Food and Drug Administration expanded Pfizer s emergency vaccine authorization Monday evening to include those 12 and older, meaning younger teens may be able to get their first dose in the coming days.  Shortly before the FDA decision was announced Monday, Kentucky Public Health Commissioner Dr. Steven Stack said the state is working on ways to link schools with vaccine providers to help get vaccines to kids. We d like to make this as convenient as possible for everybody, Stack said. 

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