When it comes to the state’s rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine, the easier the process, the better, health care experts said Wednesday.
“It has to be simple,” Dr. Don Caruso, president and CEO of the Cheshire Medical Center in Keene, told U.S. Sen. Jeanne Shaheen Wednesday during a virtual meeting she hosted to discuss the COVID-19 vaccine rollout in the state. “The more complex we make this rollout, the slower it will be.”
He pointed to the next phase of the rollout, which allows for people to receive the vaccine if they have two or more serious medical conditions.
Gov. Ron DeSantis said his decision to buck original federal guidelines ultimately proved correct, although concerns remain from hospital officials around the state.
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Florida hospitals worry about second dose supply after vaccine announcement
The Trump administrationâs reversal in policy followed President-elect Joe Bidenâs announcement that his incoming administration would no longer withhold the vaccines.
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By Christine Sexton
Published Jan. 13
TALLAHASSEE â Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday his decision to steer highly sought-after COVID-19 vaccines to people 65 and older has been vindicated by a Trump administration announcement that it will do the same.
But the Trump administrationâs decision to use supplies it has held in reserve to vaccinate more people has some Florida hospitals worried.
âThereâs concerns here about the ability for us to be able to get our complete supply for our second doses, given they are going to distribute the entire vaccine supply,â a Venice Regional Bayfront Health official, who did not identify herself, said Tuesday morning on a hospital-industry phone call with Florida D