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After months of planning, the U.S. government’s “warp speed” rollout of COVID-19 vaccines has instead progressed at a snail’s pac, threatening to prolong local lockdowns and increase the virus death toll in America. Yet one month into the effort — the largest inoculation drive in American history — some states are moving quickly to vaccinate their populations, according […]

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- Those 65 and older and with two or more underlying health conditions could be eligible to receive COVID-19 vaccines in...

SHOW TRANSCRIPT In the early weeks of Covid-19 vaccine rollout, vaccines are getting to the states but not into the arms of people. The federal government has promised 20 million people would be vaccinated by the end of December, but just over 5 million people have received their first-dose vaccinations. In some states, hospitals are opening up times for vaccinations. Getting an appointment is another challenge.  “It is the hunger games. You have all these elderly people and you say here’s a website, here’s a phone number, good luck, may you ever be lucky, have at it,” Cory Morrocc...

Arizona falling behind in COVID-19 vaccine administration compared to other states Experts weigh in as Arizona falls behind in terms of COVID-19 vaccine administration compared to other states. and last updated 2021-01-05 20:42:12-05 More than 101,000 vaccines are now in the arms of Arizonans across the state. Maricopa County alone reported that they’ve vaccinated nearly 59,000 people. But it’s still a far cry from where they wanted to be. As of Tuesday, Arizona has given out just 24% of the vaccine it currently has on hand. An abysmal number especially compared to neighboring sta...

Photo: WNAX Covid-19 vaccinations are going at a rapid pace in South Dakota with health care and long-term care providers in the first round. Dr David Basel, Medical Director at Avera McKennan Hospital in Sioux Falls says they have a lot of their people vaccinated… Basel says Covid-19 related hospitalization have dropped… Basel says they are watching for signs of the Covid-19 virus mutation… Basel says it is still important for people to wear masks, socially distance and wash hands to hold down infection spread. Tags: Recent Headlines