More vaccines on the way
By Jacob Clary - jclary@aimmediamidwest.com
This Highland County Health Department graphic shows COVID-19 numbers in the county currently and since the virus began.
Highland County Health Department graphic
Highland County will receive a high number of vaccines next week, according to Highland County Health Commissioner Jared Warner.
He said the Highland County Health Department will be getting 300 doses for the Phase 1B group, 700 for school staff and 500 doses also coming into other providers for the Phase 1B population.
According to Warner, the 800 vaccines are the most the department has received in a single week so far. He also said that the 700 doses will be able to cover all the K-12 staff in Highland County that want the shot next week.
The Highland County Health Department is now scheduling vaccinations for those age 65 and older and with serious medical conditions.The medical conditions