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You have to have a purpose : Volunteers play crucial role in vaccine distribution
Health directors says clinics would not run without them Share Updated: 8:58 AM CST Feb 10, 2021
Health directors says clinics would not run without them Share Updated: 8:58 AM CST Feb 10, 2021 This week, hundreds of people will get the COVID-19 vaccine in Douglas County.Health Director Dr. Adi Pour says the rollout would not be possible without volunteers. You have to have a purpose, you have to have a reason to want to get up, said Terry Campbell.He s one of several non-medical volunteers helping at Christ Community Church clinic. We take care of them when they come down here, get them ready for their vaccination, Campbell said.In fact, hundreds are signing up to be part of the solution. We couldn t do this without them, Campbell said.Leah Casanave works for Douglas County Health and oversees the operation at Christ Community Church clinic. This is what I ve trained f
Nebraska DHHS has plan to vaccinate seniors, critical workers simultaneously
Counties are moving in Phase 1B Share Updated: 10:41 PM CST Jan 28, 2021
Counties are moving in Phase 1B Share Updated: 10:41 PM CST Jan 28, 2021
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Show Transcript STATE WILL DIVVY UP SHOTS IN THIS NEXT PHASE. ALEXANDRA: WE HAVE GOTTEN A LOT OF QUESTIONS ABOUT HOW THE STATE IS PRIORITIZING PEOPLE IN THIS PHASE 1B. TONIGHT, WE’RE HEARING FROM AN INCIDENT COMMANDER AT THE STAT ABOUT THAT PLAN MOVING FORWARD. AS DOUGLAS COUNTY WRAPS COVID-19 SHOTS FOR THE FINAL HEALTHCARE WORKERS, THEY’RE PREPARING TO MOVE TO THE NEXT PHASE. DR. POUR: THE SENIORS WHO REAL HAVE SUFFERED IN THIS PANDEMIC, THEY ARE GOING TO BE ABLE TO MAKE APPOINTMENTS, STARTIN TOMORROW AT 9:00. ALEXANDRA: THOSE 80 AND OLDER WILL BE PRIORITIZED FIRST PHASE 1B FOR DOUGLAS COUNTY. THE PHASE INCLUDES EVERYONE 65 AND OLDER THOSE WITH UNDERLYIN MEDICAL CONDITIONS AND A LIST OF CRITICAL WORKERS. AS
By Jeff Turner
Jan 28, 2021
Omaha Mayor Jean Stothert held a Press Conference Tuesday with Douglas County Health Director Dr. Adi Pour to go over next steps in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dr. Pour warns that with the current pace of COVID-19 vaccinations, it may take a year to get everyone vaccinated.
Pour says there will be vaccination sites in Downtown Omaha, Millard, North Omaha, and Christ Community Church on 108th Street, among others.
Dr. Pour says more on the opening dates and hours will be announced at a later date, and an appointment system will be available. More than 150,000 have registered on the county’s notification sign-up.