Jackson County, Missouri, is one of several Missouri and Kansas Counties listed as part of a recent update on COVID-19 community levels across the county.
The omicron variant continues to spread rapidly putting health departments in both Kansas and Missouri on edge this holiday weekend as families gather.
Jackson County Health Department: Missouri didnât send any 1st vaccine doses this week
County received 0 1st doses for waiting residents
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. â More than 130,000 people have responded to the
But the vaccine rollout has been plagued by issues the health department said are out of its control, including Missouriâs decision not to ship any vaccine to the county this week.
âPlease know that we are doing all that we can, we understand your frustration, and we stand ready with our partners to provide this service to the community,â the Jackson County Health Department said Friday in a five-tweet message.