“It’s definitely been difficult finding N95 masks and other PPE like gloves,” Mullins said.
The governor’s office said the state of Connecticut still has a 90 day supply and will act as a backstop if places like Charter Oak Health Center run out of supplies. However, the biweekly distribution of supplies ended this fall.
“The prices are inflated right now. So we have to make a decision about whether we want to pay twice as much for a glove right now or wait until our name pops up from the wait list,” Mullins said.
That’s why the donation of 1,000 N95 masks from Connecticut Biotech was so appreciated.
Who qualifies for a COVID-19 vaccine? State task force says it s not sure
News 12 Staff
Updated on:Dec 15, 2020, 7:15pm EST
Gov. Ned Lamont s state task force says it doesn t exactly know who will get the COVID-19 vaccine first and when they ll get it.
The first doses of COVID-19 vaccine are now going out to front-line medical workers, but the vaccine group recommending who gets it and when says even it s confused.
The
Allocation Subcommittee of Gov. Lamont’s Vaccine Advisory Group met virtually
on Tuesday. The process of this is about as clear as mud. And what I mean by that is, there is a lot of information that s being shared. But from a community perspective, and people who are not invested in this, it is very unclear who 1A is and how it is being administered, says Tekisha Everette, of Health Equity Solutions.
UConn Health Experts Serve on Governor’s Vaccine Advisory Group
As Connecticut readies for the arrival of a COVID-19 vaccine, UConn experts are providing key assistance to state decision-makers.
UConn experts are providing critical guidance to state leaders on the distribution of a COVID-19 vaccine. (Tina Encarnacion/UConn Health photo) Copy Link
As Connecticut prepares for the arrival of a vaccine aimed at turning the tide against the COVID-19 pandemic, UConn experts are playing a vital role in shaping the strategy for the allocation and evaluation of that vaccine.
Four UConn health and emergency preparedness experts are members of Gov. Ned Lamont’s COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Group, with two serving as co-chairs of subcommittees. The advisory group has been responsible for helping the governor prepare for a COVID-19 vaccine, including the optimization of a statewide distribution strategy, and communicating critical medical information about the vaccine