Walgreens is looking into its COVID-19 vaccine procedures after a temperature control error that will cause patients in five Ohio nursing homes to be revaccinated.
Why Ohio’s nursing home coronavirus vaccinations run by pharmacies and the feds were swift, while other shots have been sluggish
Updated Feb 04, 2021;
Posted Feb 04, 2021
While the pace of vaccinations for the general public has been sluggish, pharmacies moved fast in Ohio nursing homes. First doses were administered in all nursing homes in a month. (Brooke Herbert/The Oregonian)Brooke Herbert/The Oregonian
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COLUMBUS, Ohio – Every day, the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s website displays a map of the U.S. with the states shaded in blue. Those in dark blue have higher numbers of coronavirus vaccines administered per capita.
To date, 84% of skilled nursing residents and 61% of skilled nursing staff have been vaccinated; Staff acceptance rates far exceed national average as.
Questions raised over speed of vaccine distribution for elderly
Samantha McDaniel-Ogletree, Journal-Courier
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Although COVID-19 vaccinations are scheduled for many long-term care facilities, some are discouraged at how long the process is taking.Javier Zayas Photography
An ongoing delay in getting vaccinations to those in long-term care facilities has some questioning the prioritization of the distribution of vaccinations.
In Illinois, many local health departments such as Greene County are vaccinating residents ages 65 or over as well as and any remaining health care workers. Others are working within the age group but focusing on older populations, such as those 70 or above in Morgan County and 80 or above in Pike County.
5 things for Houstonians to know for Monday, Feb. 1
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Here are things to know for Monday, Feb. 1:
1. 75-year-old man reported missing in Rosenberg found dead, Texas EquuSearch says
Texas EquuSearch ended the search Saturday morning for a 75-year-old man that was last seen in Rosenberg. Officials said the body of Benito Gutierrez was found in the Brazos River a short time after beginning their search.
Volunteers with Texas Equusearch conducted a search near the Brazos River and U.S. Highway 59.
2. Houston-area will receive influx of COVID-19 vaccine doses this week
The Greater Houston-area is set to receive an influx of over 62,000 COVID-19 vaccines this week, driven by an increase in the number of vaccines provided to the state by the federal government and large allocations to Houston-area providers, state officials announced Friday.