Mississippi officials say the state has run out of coronavirus vaccines after vaccination schedules pledged its entire supply.
Mississippi State Department of Health (MSDH) he said in a statement On Wednesday, his vaccine distribution plan was “significantly changed in the last few days – especially in the last 24 hours.”
Neither the county health department nor the UMMC vaccine programming sites were designed to adapt to the monumental wave we are currently experiencing, the department said. “At the moment, we do not have any additional vaccines and each meeting is linked to an effective vaccination.”
The department said it hopes to revive a large number of doses by mid-February, adding that it will keep residents informed of additional doses.
“Mississippians should understand that we can vaccinate residents only based on the availability of the vaccine. We will open additional vaccination schedules as we receive more vaccines, “MSDH wrote.
“In the meantime, all Mississippians – whether vaccinated or not – should continue to follow the protection guidelines. Especially avoid any social gatherings. And always wear a mask, ”he added.
The short source comes a day after Governor Tate Reeves (R) extended vaccinations to people 65 and older, as well as those with pre-existing conditions.
Biloxi Sun Herald reports that Reeves has promised to open vaccines to first responders and teachers next week. The governor wanted to receive “shots in the arms” with as many people as possible and quickly.
The newspaper notes that the hotline and MSDH website, as well as several hospitals, ran out of appointments on Wednesday.
Mississippi is not the only state to extend eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine in an effort to start vaccinations quickly.
The Governor of California Gavin Newsom
Gov. Gavin NewsomMaryland Proposes Up to 0 Incentive Payments for Some California Residents to Open More “Mass Vaccination Sites” This Week California Records 695 Coronavirus Deaths in One Day (D) extended eligibility for anyone 65 or older on Wednesday and the governor of New York. Andrew Cuomo
Andrew CuomoCuomo announces a performance initiative to revive New York’s arts economy. Staten Island Republican candidate apologizes for Hitler’s reference The Hill’s Morning Report – House to accuse Trump on Wednesday MORE (R) last week extended eligibility for people over 75, as well as for the first responders.