HHS Secretary Azar announced some major changes to vaccine distribution today:
(I haven't yet watched the press conference. Â I may update this posting after I do)
1. On (last) Sunday, all the reserved second doses were released to the jurisdictions. Â I don't know whether these are intended to be used as first doses, or held by the jurisdictions for 2nd doses, or whether it is up to the states. Â I suspect that the jurisdictions were given the option of asking for them to be delivered rather than having them show up in a shipment.
2. In an effort to accelerate administration, allocation wil begin to be based on how quickly delivered shots are being reported as administered AND how many 65+ people are in the jurisdiction. Â The change in allocation begins in 2 weeks.
3. The US government (CDC & HHS) has now said that the states should immediately start vaccinating everyone 65+ and anyone with certain co-morbidities. (Co-morbidity requires medical documentation.)
4. Federal community health centers and the pharmacies (14 chains) are now authorized to start vaccinating the public.
(I haven't yet watched the press conference. Â I may update this posting after I do)
1. On (last) Sunday, all the reserved second doses were released to the jurisdictions. Â I don't know whether these are intended to be used as first doses, or held by the jurisdictions for 2nd doses, or whether it is up to the states. Â I suspect that the jurisdictions were given the option of asking for them to be delivered rather than having them show up in a shipment.
2. In an effort to accelerate administration, allocation wil begin to be based on how quickly delivered shots are being reported as administered AND how many 65+ people are in the jurisdiction. Â The change in allocation begins in 2 weeks.
3. The US government (CDC & HHS) has now said that the states should immediately start vaccinating everyone 65+ and anyone with certain co-morbidities. (Co-morbidity requires medical documentation.)
4. Federal community health centers and the pharmacies (14 chains) are now authorized to start vaccinating the public.