Staff writer
STEUBENVILLE With U.S. approval of the first vaccine for COVID-19 late Friday and multiple vaccines completing successful trials, the focus all over the country and world is turning toward distribution.
Locally, hospitals are preparing.
In Ohio, Gov. Mike DeWine has laid out a phased plan for vaccine distribution, with limited early quantities meaning certain “critical populations” will get priority in receiving the vaccine first.
In Phase 1 of Ohio’s plan, front line health care workers who care for COVID-19 patients and the “most at risk” will be the focus.
According to Laurie Labishak, marketing director for Trinity Health System in Steubenville, the hospital has been preparing for the vaccine.
Staff writer
STEUBENVILLE With U.S. approval of the first vaccine for COVID-19 late Friday and multiple vaccines completing successful trials, the focus all over the country and world is turning toward distribution.
Locally, hospitals are preparing.
In Ohio, Gov. Mike DeWine has laid out a phased plan for vaccine distribution, with limited early quantities meaning certain “critical populations” will get priority in receiving the vaccine first.
In Phase 1 of Ohio’s plan, front line health care workers who care for COVID-19 patients and the “most at risk” will be the focus.
According to Laurie Labishak, marketing director for Trinity Health System in Steubenville, the hospital has been preparing for the vaccine.