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Health departments across the area are beginning to secure more vaccines for long-term building residents; staff health care workers; as well as emergency health care technicians all fall in Phase 1 of the COVID-19 vaccine plan for Missouri.
MO COVID-19 Vaccination Plan
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Earlier this week, the Cape Girardeau County Health Center announced that the area is in Phase 1A, and 1B Tier 1 and 2 of the COVID-19 vaccine plan for Missouri. Phase 1B, Tier 1, is reserved for first responders, such as police officers and firefighters. Tier 2, includes individuals with high-risk health conditions.
On Friday, there was a mass COVID-19 vaccine clinic at the Show-Me-Center. The appointments filled up quickly, and as the day arrived, all slots were full. Maria Davis, public information officer with the Cape Girardeau County Public Health Center discussed the demand.