NEWTON COUNTY, Mo. (KOAM) - Health officials have reported a significant increase in COVID-19 and influenza cases in the region after recent holiday gatherings, with concerns raised over low vaccination
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January 20, 2021 6:30 PM Chris Warner
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JOPLIN/NEOSHO, Mo. – States have begun moving into the next phases of their COVID-19 vaccine distribution plans. That’s left some wondering what their next steps are if they’re eligible under the new phases.
Missouri announced it was moving into the next steps of COVID vaccine distribution. However, there’s not any vaccine available…yet, but that hasn’t stopped the Joplin Health Department from starting to make plans. Joplin Health Department Director Ryan Talken says “We’re waiting on the vaccine, once we get that we will put out a series of press releases, letting everybody know where the site is, what groups are currently eligible at that time, how to sign up and so on.”
The State of Missouri announces it's moving into the next step of phase one of it's COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan. The announcement came this afternoon during a media briefing at the capitol.