A review of state data shows that distribution of COVID-19 vaccines in Luzerne County has decreased over the past two weeks, as supplies remain limited and thousands of residents who qualify to receive the vaccine are unable to register for appointments.
According to data released by the state Department of Health, doses of the vaccine distributed to providers in Luzerne County increased from 1,950 doses when distribution began the week of Dec. 14 to a high of 9,925 the week of Jan. 4. But the delivery numbers dipped to 6,100 the week of Jan. 25 and plummeted further to only 4,400 last week.
When vaccine distribution began in Luzerne County, only two providers â Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center in Plains Twp. and Wilkes-Barre General Hospital â received vaccines. As of last week, there were 33 providers who received at least some doses.