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Illinois’ entry into the second phase of its COVID-19 vaccination plan means many more residents are eligible, but not everyone agrees the state is prioritizing the right groups as vaccine demand still outpaces supply.
In an image shared on Facebook and Twitter, the Illinois Republican Party said Democratic Gov. J.B. Pritzker’s “Hierarchy of Vaccine Priorities” puts prisoners, politicians, and college students into Phase 1B the current vaccination phase ahead of “individuals with high-risk health factors, and everyone else.”
Like other states, Illinois’ vaccination plan is modeled from federal guidelines, but states aren’t required to uniformly implement the non-binding guidance.
Fact-Check: Did Pritzker Prioritize Inmates, Pols and College Kids for Vaccination? A Facebook post from the Illinois Republican Party claims Gov. Pritzker put prisoners, politicians and college students ahead of those with health risks to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. College students generally are not eligible. Feb 12, 2021 12:00 PM
Barbara Shields-Johnson, director of Nursing Services at Loretto Hospital, gets her 2nd and final dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at Norwegian American Hospital in Chicago, Jan. 5, 2021. (Ashlee Rezin Garcia/Sun-Times)
Illinois’ entry into the second phase of its COVID-19 vaccination plan means many more residents are eligible, but not everyone agrees the state is prioritizing the right groups as vaccine demand still outpaces supply.
7 Hotels & Resorts In Selangor For A Relaxing Last-Minute Staycation Before 2020 Ends
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A staycation is a short trip that often doesn’t require much travelling, taken to escape your usual environment to relax and reset the mind and body from our daily stressors.
With this in mind, Tourism Selangor has put together a list of hotels and resorts right here in Selangor that offers a variety of experiences for the community to get away for the weekend – without having to go so far.
Shane and Jennifer Sauer of Waterloo are among the five finalists for the 67th Wisconsin Outstanding Young Farmer (OYF) Award. The finalists for the 2021 distinction will participate in the OYF Awards Weekend Jan. 22-24 at the Best Western Premier Bridgewood Resort Hotel & Conference Center in Neenah.
The OYF candidates are sponsored to the state event by past OYF finalists, UW Extension County Ag Agents or other agricultural groups; sponsors can still contribute to the overall event or a specific candidate. Due to Covid-19 the event will not be open to the public.
The Sauers own a dairy farm with a total of 350 cows and milk 150 registered Holstein. Shane Sauer, 40, grew up working on the family farm and took part ownership at age 23. His wife, Jennifer, has also spent the majority of the coupleâs 12 years of marriage working on the farm full-time.