Kansans over the age of 16 are now eligible to get the Covid-19 vaccination as the state moved into Phase 5 Monday, becoming the eighth state that has opened eligibility to all people. However, appointments are still proving to be hard to find.
Mary Stenger, a University of Kansas sophomore, said she has been looking for a vaccine in Douglas County and in her hometown of St. Charles, Mo., but has found no luck in weeks of searching. Stenger works in the universityâs residence halls and said she has been qualified for vaccination since Phase 2. Â
âI saw some other people getting it and I knew that I was qualified for Phase 2 so I felt frustrated,â Stenger said. âI didnât really know what to do.â
Douglas County ahead of state COVID-19 vaccine rate
As of March 13 data provided by the Minnesota Department of Health, 10,155 people – 27.1% of the counties population (37,513) – have received at least one vaccine dose with 6,556 – 17.5% – completing their vaccine series. Supply has been sporadic but should be more consistent as number of eligible people increases. 7:07 am, Mar. 16, 2021 ×
As of Monday, March 15, the county’s vaccination rate is better than the states. Statewide, 22.7% have received at least one dose and 13% have completed their series, whereas in Douglas County, 27.1% have received at least one dose and 17.5% have completed their vaccine series. according to the Minnesota Department of Health. (Shutterstock image)
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Mar. 13 Starting Monday, 550,000 more Missourians will be eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine as the state moves into its next phase of distribution.
Translation: A half million more people can join the already frustrating, nerve-wracking hunt for the elusive shot in the arm.
With so little vaccine to go around on both sides of the state line, residents are getting creative in their quests.
People have found doses left over at the end of the day at pharmacies. They re traveling to rural counties where supply can be greater than demand. They re stalking websites in the dead of night and pouncing to get appointments.
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Carris Health - Redwood is looking forward to the opportunity to vaccinate more people in our community and we are encouraged by the number of people who are interested in receiving the vaccines. We have received many questions about our role in administering vaccinations to the public. At this time, Carris Health does not have the supply to vaccinate on a large scale.
In an effort to update our community, we want to make clear the difference between Carris Health s vaccine procedures and what is being offered by the Minnesota Department of Health.
Carris Health Vaccination Plans
Right now, Carris Health and CentraCare are focused on vaccinating health care workers in our communities and targeted priority groups who are most at risk. We are dependent on a limited vaccine supply and undetermined allotment numbers.