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As Philadelphia begins vaccinating thousands of people a day, the surrounding counties are awaiting an explanation from the state on why they aren't receiving more doses.
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Gov. Tom Wolf signed legislation Wednesday that will allow the Pennsylvania National Guard to assist with the state’s effort to distribute COVID-19 vaccines.
“This bill will support the National Guard and other state agencies in the planning process for community vaccination clinics once supply of COVID-19 vaccines increases,” Wolf said in a statement. “This service will help further expedite getting vaccine to Pennsylvanians across the state.”
The legislation enables the National Guard to work with the Pennsylvania Health Department to operate regional sites to administer the COVID-19 vaccines. The bill also requires the Wolf administration to report on how the Guard is being incorporated into the vaccination distribution strategy.
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YEADON, Pennsylvania (WPVI) Some Delaware County leaders are frustrated over how doses of the COVID-19 vaccine are being divided throughout the state, and argue that the county isn t getting its fair share.
An analysis by the Action News Data Team shows some of Philadelphia s suburban counties are being vastly short-changed on vaccines.
According to the latest data analyzed by Action News, per every 1,000 residents, Delaware County (564,554 residents) has received 134 doses; Bucks County (626,806 residents) received 168 doses; Chester County (519,560 residents) received 171 doses, and Montgomery County (823,823 residents) received 221 doses.
By comparison, the state reports having sent almost 45,000 doses to Montour County, population 18,259, over the last three months. Four other smaller counties, Mifflin, Mercer, Clarion and Elk, all received more than 500 doses for every 1,000 of their residents according to state data. Out of 67 counties, Delaware County is ranked 46th.