Frontline workers at the Memphis VA receive Pfizer vaccine Thursday
The Memphis VA is one of the first 37 VA s across the country to be selected to receive the Pfizer vaccine. Author: Jalyn Souchek Updated: 5:18 PM CST December 17, 2020
MEMPHIS, Tennessee A momentous day for West Tennessee and a shot of hope as the first group of frontline workers received their first Pfizer vaccinations. The first vaccinations began Thursday morning at the Memphis VA Medical Center.
Nine months of working the frontline of the pandemic built up to this moment. This initial vaccine that we’re receiving is potentially the best PPE we can get people so I’m very excited about them taking this vaccine because it will add just a wonderful layer of protection to them as we take care of our veterans, Dr. Marvin Miller, Memphis VA Chief of Medical Services, said.
Memphis hospitals awaiting delivery of first doses of COVID-19 vaccine, expected from state this week
Memphis-area hospitals to get COVID-19 vaccine doses this week By Kendall Downing | December 14, 2020 at 6:02 PM CST - Updated January 12 at 12:43 PM
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Memphis hospitals are expecting their doses of the COVID-19 vaccine to be delivered this week. The first phase of vaccinations comes as Shelby County reported nearly 1,000 new cases of COVID-19 on Monday, the highest number locally since the start of the pandemic, signs that despite the promise of a vaccine, the pandemic continues raging.
The state of Tennessee Monday said they already have 975 doses of the Pfizer vaccine on hand as an emergency backup for damaged shipments. The Tennessee Department of Health said they will be shipping vaccines Wednesday for a Thursday delivery to 28 sites, covering 74 Tennessee hospitals.