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Vaccine distribution continues in Rock County

By
Lori Sorenson

The COVID-19 vaccine continues to be administered to Rock County people in the first phases of the rollout.
As word gets out about local distribution, Jason Kloss of Southwest Health and Human Services is asking for public patience.
“We understand that many are looking forward to receive the vaccine and don’t want to miss out on their chance,” he said. 
“As vaccine supplies increase, we will be working with local partners to distribute the vaccine to the public, according to the guidelines set by the Minnesota Department of Health.”
He said Phase 1a distribution is nearly complete. That included health care personnel and other front-line workers.
“All people in this first phase have been given the opportunity to receive the vaccine by the end of January,” Kloss said.
“We will likely be given the go-ahead to vaccinate people in Phase 1b sometime in February.”
Priority groups in Phase 1b include teachers, grocery store workers, fire, food processing, day care workers, correctional workers, public transit and postal workers as well as 75 and older population.
So far Sanford Luverne has delivered 241 first doses and 92 second doses. Another 100 first-round doses and 43 second doses will be administered later this week.
“There will be opportunities scheduled locally to receive the vaccine, but those opportunities are dependent on the amount of vaccine we are slated to receive,” Kloss said. “Again, please be patient and stay tuned.”

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