The Shelby County Health Department opened up vaccinations for more people Thursday. Shelby County is still vaccinating people that fall under Phase 1a1, but starting Thursday, they announced funeral and mortuary workers who currently fall under Phase 1a2 can also begin getting vaccinated.
Confusion sparks as vaccine distribution takes off in Shelby County
Elderly turned away from COVID-19 vaccination sites By Joyce Peterson | December 29, 2020 at 9:55 PM CST - Updated January 12 at 11:44 AM
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) -
UPDATE On December 30, the Tennessee Department of Health updated the coronavirus vaccine plan for the state. Here’s a chart breaking down the new plan. Tenn. COVID-19 Vaccine Plan (Source: Tennessee Department of Health)
Original Story
Just two days into it, there is already confusion about Shelby County’s COVID-19 vaccination program. Right now, only first responders and healthcare workers are supposed to receive the vaccine. So why were senior citizens showing up in droves?