Christian County Health officials are not sure how soon the COVID-19 vaccine will be available in the county. Health Department spokesperson Amanda Sweeney says it is good news that the vaccine has arrived in Kentucky.
click to download audioSweeney says the second group to receive the vaccine will be essential service providers.
click to download audioShe adds the third round of vaccines focuses on a targeted group of adults.
click to download audioThe first COVID-19 vaccine arrived in Kentucky Sunday, with the first vaccination administered Monday at the University of Louisville Hospital. As shipments continue, Kentucky is expected to receive exactly 12,675 vaccine vials that will soon make their way to 11 regional and ready hospitals in Louisville, Paducah, Bowling Green, Madisonville, Pikeville, Corbin, Lexington and Edgewood and an additional 25,350 are being delivered to CVS and Walgreens, destined for long-term care facilities in our commonwealth.
