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Since the coronavirus started spreading across the globe in late 2019, scientists have been looking for a vaccine. Now that vaccines are proven, it will ultimately be up to each state to determine who will get the vaccine, and when? You know, clearly, if you can make a vaccine that you would only need to give a single dose of, that would represent a major step. From a practical point of view, it s so much easier to deploy a single-dose vaccine than it is to do it twice, says Stanford immunology researcher Bali Pulendran, Ph.D. Especially considering volume. The federal government has reached agreements with major drug chains Walgreens and CVS to administer vaccines. Hospitals and clinics may handle a significant portion of the early load. And there have been discussions about public vaccination sites, similar to the drive up tents used for early virus testing. ....
Since the coronavirus started spreading across the globe in late 2019, scientists have been looking for a vaccine. Now that vaccines are proven, it will ultimately be up to each state to determine who will get the vaccine, and when? Digging through government web pages, it appears health insurance companies will be required to pay for vaccine expenses picked up by the federal government. Covered California keeps close track of these things. There is still a lot being decided at the federal level, but given what we have seen based on the decisions and actions at the federal level, says James Scullary, Covered California spokesperson. We expected the vaccines will be covered for Covered California consumers without cost-sharing. ....
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) Pfizer has been training to distribute its vaccine since March. The process is the biggest logistical operation in American history. Within 24 hours of the FDA s greenlight, 2.9 million doses of the vaccine shipped out to all 50 states and eight territories. 2.9 million vaccines will be shipped to the same location in three weeks for the second dose. 500,000 doses will be held in reserve as a backup. Building a Better Bay Area: Vaccine Watch Remember that slogan, what can brown do for you? In this case, brown is bringing the COVID-19 vaccine. UPS and FedEx are getting the job done by ground and air. ....
It s imminent : Bay Area hospitals get ready for COVID-19 vaccine arrival as soon as Monday KGO Share: We re actually prepared to receive it if it comes early, said nurse Lisa Schilling. Schilling says Stanford Health Care is ready at the loading dock to take delivery of Pfizer s COVID-19 Vaccine as early as Wednesday. We expect to get 3,900 doses to help vaccinate our front line work force providing care everyday, said Schilling. A UCSF doctor is breaking down who will likely be first to get a coronavirus vaccine after Gov. Newsom announced California is set to receive more than 327,000 doses of the Pfizer shot. ....
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