Amherst health officials waiting on vaccine
Boxes containing the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. AP PHOTO/PAUL SANCYA
Published: 1/28/2021 9:06:56 AM
AMHERST — After 692 vaccine doses were given in Amherst to first responders and other individuals in Phase 1 of the COVID-19 vaccination program earlier this month, the town’s health department is preparing for expanding access to the Moderna vaccine when possible.
While Health Director Emma Dragon informed the Town Council this week that preparation is underway, including identifying Amherst Regional High School as a possible mass vaccination site, any distribution to individuals in the next phases will be based on availability.
“Our plan has a capacity to do up to 2,500 vaccines a week, if we were to go to the high school,” Dragon said.