Gov. Wolf says winter storm will not slow down COVID-19 vaccine distribution efforts
Every agency involved in winter weather preparedness will be working together to ensure vaccine shipments are delivered Wednesday. Author: Rachel Yonkunas (FOX43) Updated: 10:23 PM EST December 15, 2020
HARRISBURG, Pa. Pennsylvania has no plans to slow down COVID-19 vaccine distribution efforts, despite Wednesday’s anticipated snowfall. The storm is projected to be the biggest snow storm the state has seen in recent years and Governor Tom Wolf signed a Winter Weather Emergency Proclamation for much of the state, including all of South Central Pa.
The storm comes during the first week of COVID-19 vaccine distributions. As of Tuesday afternoon, a total of nine hospitals have received their shipments of the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine. There are 78 hospitals still waiting for the vaccine. Governor Wolf said emergency plans are in place to ensure delivery i