COVID vaccine distribution plan announced by Knox County Unified Command

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Details about a COVID-19 Vaccination Distribution Plan are being hammered out by the Knox County Unified Command.

The Unified Command says they’re working with hospitals, healthcare providers, and community leaders to develop flexible and responsive COVID vaccination programs that can accommodate different vaccines.

The Knox County Health Department is expecting to receive the vaccines in the coming weeks and the Unified Command is working to develop a comprehensive distribution plan that is consistent with guidelines from the Illinois Department of Public Health.

“Our focus on vaccine distribution will mirror the State of Illinois Plan, which, takes into account CDC and ACIP guidelines, while working to ensure that we prioritize health equity,” said Public Health Administrator Michele Gabriel in a Wednesday press release. “We will take the time and resources necessary to educate County residents about the safety and effectiveness of this vaccine. There is nothing more important in public health than trust, and this important principle will be at the core of every effort to vaccinate our communities.”

Supplies of the vaccine will be determined by the State of Illinois’ distribution plan and once additional supplies arrive, the Health Department will provide additional details about the County’s local vaccination plan.

The health department will work with partners to ensure that those deemed the most vulnerable have access to the vaccinations.

“This pandemic and the quick turnaround of vaccines is a once in a lifetime experience,” Gabriel added. “The details of [the] distribution will be released as quickly as possible.” After a year that has presented unthinkable challenges to our county, I am grateful that the COVID-19 vaccine will become available in the coming weeks,” Gabriel, said. “As we look toward 2021, it is my hope that this vaccine will provide renewed hope that we are a step closer to a sense of normalcy.”

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