Shannon Smith, head nurse of the Philadelphia school district, was first in line to set an example. I almost had a tear in my eye when it happened because this has been long coming, Smith said. We love our children. The fact that we haven t seen them in all this time, we haven t laid eyes on them, especially the most vulnerable children; we re thrilled to have this opportunity to move toward normalcy of some sort.
Health officials say the vaccine is one of many layers required to beat the virus. This is just one of the many other things we are all doing right now, like wearing masks, staying six feet from each other and going about our way in a very way and limiting our interactions in our community, said Dr. Barbara Klock, Medical Officer of Philadelphia Schools.
UpdatedWed, Jan 20, 2021 at 1:59 pm ET
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Phoenixville school district s superintendent reported a path back to school 5 days a week required vaccinating staff, and the health department told him there s not enough vaccine right now. (Shutterstock)
PHOENIXVILLE, PA Four school-based vaccination sites are ready to deliver vaccines to public and private school staff by the end of January, but the health department told school administrators Tuesday the plan is on hold without more COVID-19 vaccine.
The PASD superintendent s report Tuesday night said Chester County s health department director had addressed county school superintendents on Tuesday and told them the plan to quickly vaccinate all school staff is ready and waiting only on enough vaccine.
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A PA health policy adjustment made 90K Chester County residents immediately eligible for vaccination, but the county was told to expect shortages of the COVID-19 vaccine. (Shutterstock)
CHESTER COUNTY, PA Chester County Health Department said it s been told to expect shortages of the COVID-19 vaccine after a change handed down from the state made 90,000 more people immediately eligible.
The Pennsylvania Department of Health announced Tuesday that people 65 and over and younger people with serious health conditions that put them at higher risk can now be vaccinated, and need not wait for a later Phase to open. Chester County Health Department is processing the impact of the recent changes made by the Pennsylvania Department of Health, moving those over the age of 65 and those 16-64 with certain medical conditions into Phase 1A, according to a news release from Chester County Government Wednesday evening.
UpdatedTue, Jan 26, 2021 at 3:47 pm ET
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Officials said those 65 and up, as well as those 16 to 64 with certain underlying health conditions, will be in the 1A vaccination phase. (Shutterstock)
Updated Friday, Jan. 22
DELAWARE COUNTY, PA Delaware County has been working to provide coronavirus vaccination for its workers and residents. However, many questions remain among those eager to be vaccinated.
Below are the latest details on vaccine administration in Delaware County.
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How Many Have Gotten The Vaccine?
Since vaccination distribution began in late December, 16,626 vaccines were administered in Delaware County as of Friday.
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Who Gets Vaccinated And When?
The Chester County Health Department, which is overseeing Delaware County s health needs for the time being, is still in Phase 1A of vaccine distribution but said late last week it is eager to move into the next phase.