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Kentucky announces massive expansion of vaccine sites; 156 new locations The state has administered first doses to 13.6 percent of its eligible population. Gov. Beshear updates weather conditions, vaccine distribution sites in Kentucky By Brian Planalp | February 11, 2021 at 3:35 PM EST - Updated February 11 at 6:55 PM FRANKFORT, Ky. (FOX19) - Kentucky will soon have 156 additional vaccine sites spread throughout the state in a dramatic expansion of its vaccination infrastructure. Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman announced the new sites [full list here] Thursday with Public Health Commissio...

Currently, those with “underlying health conditions” are eligible to get a vaccine in Phase 1C in South Carolina, including "smoking."

UPDATE 01/21/21 11:20 am: According to Benefis Hospital's website, all of today's open slots for the shot have been filled. Several viewers tell us all spots were filled within minutes

Starting Monday, Chicago will move into Phase 1B, during which many frontline workers as well as residents 65 and older will be able to get vaccinated. COVID-19 vaccines are not currently authorized for younger children. The city said they will be added when a vaccine is approved for children. "Most people, especially in the 65-plus, will be vaccinated in a clinical setting: through a hospital, through your own doctor's office, potentially through a pharmacy. And there will be more to come on that," Dr. Allison Arwady said. Officials are asking providers to prioritize within each group. In th...

IDPH reports 6 new Riverbend virus deaths Ron DeBrock, ronald.debrock@thetelegraph.com FacebookTwitterEmail This Madison County Health Department graphic illustrates the ages and genders of COVID-19 cases recorded within the county to date. WOOD RIVER — Six new COVID-19 related deaths in the Riverbend were among the 107 reported Wednesday by the Illinois Department of Public Health. The IDPH reported four deaths in Madison County — a man in his 60s, two men in their 70s and a woman in her 80s — as well as the Jersey County deaths of a man in his 70s and a woman in her 80s. Late Tuesday...