More vaccines coming locally, but some key unknowns remain for several days
Gov. Mike DeWine updated Ohioans Thursday on the next phase of COVID-19 vaccinations.
He said Phase 1B vaccinations may begin Tuesday, Jan. 19 for those age 80 and up.
“Those 80 and older, outside of long-term care, constitute up to 420,000 people,” he said. “We expect to receive 100,000 doses that first week. Those receiving vaccines will receive them from physicians, local health departments, hospitals, federally-qualified health centers, in-home health service providers, as well as some retail pharmacies.”
DeWine said a webinar will be held Monday for providers that will help in the planning throughout Ohio’s 88 counties, including how much vaccine each will receive.