Nearly 500 doses of the two-part Moderna vaccine have been distributed in Christian County among healthcare workers.
During the Christian County Health Department news conference Wednesday morning, spokeswoman Amanda Sweeney said they are following the distribution phases set forth by the CDC and state health officials.
She added they are wrapping up phase 1A and soon moving to 1B.
Sweeney noted they expect general public distribution to start rolling out in the summer months of 2021.
Beth McCraw, the chief nursing officer for Jennie Stuart Health, said they have distributed around 250 of their first shipment of the vaccine. She added the vaccine is highly recommended for front line workers but not required.
She said there is no light at the end of the tunnel, as not everyone will end up taking the vaccine in the community.
When asked by the News Edge how employees are doing at the hospital, McCraw said they are exhausted.
McCraw added people are sicker now than in previous months, although she’s not sure if that’s related to the virus.
