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sadams@newsandsentinel.com David Barger and Connie Miller of Putnam County, pictured during happier times, await news of when they can receive a COVID-19 vaccination. (Photo Provided)
David Barger and Connie Miller of Putnam County, pictured during happier times, await news of when they can receive a COVID-19 vaccination. (Photo Provided)
CHARLESTON Seniors waiting their turn for a COVID-19 vaccination said they were pleased to learn Wednesday that West Virginia is following federal guidelines on getting the vaccine to seniors most at risk for infection.
David Barger and Connie Miller, residents of Teays Valley in Putnam County, anxiously follow the news every day to see when their turn would come. David is 72 and Connie turns 72 next month.
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David Barger and Connie Miller of Putnam County, pictured during happier times, await news of when they can receive a COVID-19 vaccination.
CHARLESTON Seniors waiting their turn for a COVID-19 vaccine said they were pleased to learn Wednesday that West Virginia is following federal guidelines on getting the vaccine to seniors most at risk for infection.
David Barger and Connie Miller, residents of Teays Valley in Putnam County, anxiously follow the news every day to see when their turn would come for a COVID-19 vaccination. David is 72 and Connie turns 72 next month. Speaking by phone, Barger said he was relieved when he heard that Gov. Jim Justice was opening up vaccinations this week to West Virginians ages 80 and older. Residents age 70 to 79 will be next once people in their 80s, 90s, and 100s are vaccinated, with people ages 60 to 69 after that.