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Biden wants all teachers to get first vaccine shot by end of March
Also school staff and child care workers Share Updated: 5:30 AM EST Mar 3, 2021
Biden wants all teachers to get first vaccine shot by end of March
Also school staff and child care workers Share Updated: 5:30 AM EST Mar 3, 2021
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Show Transcript WITH DETAILS AND THE LOCAL RESPONSE. JENNIFER: NEW THIS MORNING, IF YOU LOG ONTO THE CBS WEBSITE, TEACHERS ARE LISTED AS ELIGIBLE TO GET THE VACCINE IN MASSACHUSETTS EVEN THOUGH THE STATE HAS NOT SAID THEY ARE. WE EXPECT TO HEAR FROM THE GOVERNOR LATER TODAY. YOU CAN BE SURE HE WILL BE ASKED ABOUT THIS NEW DIRECTIVE TO VACCINATE ALL TEACHERS. WE WANT EVERY EDUCATOR, SCHOOL STAFF MEMBER, CHILD CARE WORKER TO RECEIVE AT LEAST ONE SHOT BY THE END OF THE MONTH OF MARCH. THE PRESIDENT SAYS THIS WILL HAPPEN AT LOCAL PHARMACIES THROUGH A FEDERAL PROGRAM STARTING NEXT WEEK. 30 STATES HAVE STARTED VACCINATED TEACHERS. MASSACHUSETT
As educator COVID-19 vaccinations become available, Massachusetts Teachers Association wants to work with state on rollout
Updated Mar 03, 2021;
With educator vaccinations finally in sight during the COVID-19 pandemic, the Massachusetts Teachers Association is pushing to work with the state on the rollout of inoculations.
Gov. Charlie Baker on Wednesday morning announced that starting March 11, K-12 employees, early childcare workers and school staff will be eligible to sign up to get the COVID-19 vaccine. The announcement followed a directive from President Joe Biden on Tuesday for states to prioritize the vaccinations of teachers.
“When educators feel safe, it has a direct impact on students feeling safe,” MTA President Merrie Najimy said during a news conference that was live-streamed.