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Rutland prepped to ramp up vaccine clinic Patricia Roy Special to The Landmark RUTLAND On the heels of its first round of dispensing COVID-19 vaccines to residents, the town is preparing to dispense second doses in its position as lead of a 12-community collaborative, the select board learned at its Feb. 22 meeting. Beginning March 8, the second dose needed to help ensure COVID-19 immunity will be available to those who have already received their first shots, such as persons age 75 and older. The clinic, which will continue to take place at the lower level of the Rutland Public Library, will be opened to those age 65 and older as well as persons with comorbidities for their first round of the vaccine at that time. ....
Princeton first responders start vaccination process Ken Cleveland Special to The Landmark PRINCETON – The gym at the Thomas Prince School was set up almost as a classroom, with desks 6 feet apart. But the “students” were a little older than those usually seen at the school. Firefighters, police officers and other first responders were attending the class to get vaccinated on Friday, Jan 15. Fire Chief John Bennett said the setup can handle 52 people at a time for the COVID-19 vaccinations. It showcased the efficiency that may process more than 600 people per day when it is time for the general public. Friday evening, officials from EMTs to nurses moved from desk to desk with a cart and methodically and efficiently vaccinated the people who are among the first tiers to get the shots. ....