Wisconsin teachers next in line to get COVID-19 vaccine
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Last updated on January 28th, 2021 at 01:05 pm
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced Tuesday which groups will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine beginning March 1.
The groups in priority order include education and child care staff, individuals enrolled in Medicaid long-term care programs, some public-facing essential workers, non-frontline health care essential personnel, and staff and residents in congregate living settings.
DHS stressed that March 1 is a tentative date, depending on vaccine supply. Currently, Wisconsin is receiving about 70,000 vaccine doses from the federal government weekly.
“We’re going to keep getting shots in arms as quickly as possible and as soon we have vaccines available,” said Gov. Tony Evers. “In the meantime, we have to continue working together to prevent the spread of this virus by wearing face coverings and limiting gatherings with others while we v
DHS announces groups eligible for COVID-19 vaccine tentatively beginning March 1
January 26, 2021 11:29 AM Site staff
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MADISON, Wis. (WKBT) The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced Tuesday more groups that will be next in line for the COVID-19 vaccine starting March 1, depending on availability.
The groups in priority order include education and child care, individuals enrolled in Medicaid long-term care programs, some public-facing essential workers, non-frontline health care essential personnel, and facility staff and residents in congregate living settings.
“We’re going to keep getting shots in arms as quickly as possible and as soon we have vaccines available,” said Gov. Tony Evers. “In the meantime, we have to continue working together to prevent the spread of this virus by wearing face coverings and limiting gatherings with others while we vaccinate folks across our state.”