By Jamie Perez
Apr 5, 2021 3:10 PM
MADISON, Wis. The wait is over for more than 500 inmates at the Dane County Jail who have been waiting for the COVID-19 vaccine.
Sheriff Dave Mahoney said he was excited to begin the process of vaccinating inmates the same day the State opened up eligibility for everyone age 16 and older.
“Oftentimes these are the people in our community who are most in need of healthcare,” Mahoney said.
The Dane County Jail received 100 doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. Eighty five inmates agreed to get vaccinated Monday.
Inmate Jason Cox said he got the vaccine for his family.