Could Idaho see mass COVID-19 vaccination sites?
Right now, Idaho is limited by a shortage of vaccine supply, according to a Central District Health spokesman. Author: Shirah Matsuzawa Updated: 5:32 PM PST January 27, 2021
BOISE, Idaho Mass vaccination sites have been popping up throughout the country, as health officials work to get as many people as possible vaccinated against COVID-19.
In Washington state, for example, more than 500,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered, as the state opens four mass vaccination sites in central and eastern Washington this week, and more are planned for western Washington in the near future.
But so far, there have been no mass vaccination centers organized in Idaho. Could that change in the near future? We checked in with Central District Health - which is responsible for managing vaccine distribution in Ada, Boise, Elmore and Valley counties - to find out if there are any plans to open m
About 450 employees of the Twin Falls School District were vaccinated on Monday. Author: Joey Prechtl Updated: 10:22 PM MST February 1, 2021
BOISE, Idaho South Central Public Health District on Monday held a mass vaccination clinic for the Twin Falls School District - administering some 450 shots to teachers and staff members.
Scaling mass clinics to a larger population or group would be difficult though. The main reason is the lack of vaccine supply in Idaho.
“We re grateful for the opportunity to provide these options for our staff members and help protect their health,” said Eva Kramer, a spokesperson for the Twin Falls School District.
Could Idaho see mass COVID-19 vaccination sites?
Right now, Idaho is limited by a shortage of vaccine supply, according to a Central District Health spokesman. Author: Shirah Matsuzawa Updated: 6:32 PM MST January 27, 2021
BOISE, Idaho Mass vaccination sites have been popping up throughout the country, as health officials work to get as many people as possible vaccinated against COVID-19.
In Washington state, for example, more than 500,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been administered, as the state opens four mass vaccination sites in central and eastern Washington this week, and more are planned for western Washington in the near future.
But so far, there have been no mass vaccination centers organized in Idaho. Could that change in the near future? We checked in with Central District Health - which is responsible for managing vaccine distribution in Ada, Boise, Elmore and Valley counties - to find out if there are any plans to open m