Tennessee updates COVID-19 vaccine timeline as federal supply falls short of state s expectations
The state is adjusting its vaccine distribution plan and timeline to match the limited availability as well as to reprioritize some of those at risk. Author: Tom Barclay, Grace King (10News), Cole Sullivan Published: 3:00 PM EST January 22, 2021 Updated: 3:13 PM EST January 22, 2021
NASHVILLE, Tenn. The Tennessee Department of Health on Friday released an updated COVID-19 vaccination timeline as the state continues to grip with a lack of supply of vaccine from the federal side.
TDH Director Dr. Lisa Piercey said Tennessee remains more than ready to distribute and administer greater numbers of vaccine across the state, but are held back by the trickle of incoming supply it has received so far from the federal government.
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