Hoosiers May Have to Wait Longer for Vaccine Appointments As Eligibility Expands

Indiana plans to expand COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to anyone 16 and older next Wednesday, but it might take a while before they actually get the vaccine. The increase in eligible Hoosiers will likely exceed the increase in available doses next week, but State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box says she expects the state to have enough vaccine for everyone who wants it by May.

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FSSA Working to Vaccinate Homeless Hoosiers, Those with Developmental Disabilities

FSSA Sec. Dr. Jennifer Sullivan takes part in a COVID-19 press conference on Mar. 24.

Efforts are underway to make sure Hoosiers experiencing homelessness aren’t left out of the vaccine distribution. Indiana Family and Social Services Administration Secretary Dr. Jennifer Sullivan says the state has been connecting shelters with local health departments, hospitals, and health centers.

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Gov. Holcomb to Deliver COVID-19 Address This Evening

Gov. Holcomb speaks during his weekly COVID-19 press conference on Mar. 3.

Governor Eric Holcomb plans to outline Indiana’s next steps in the COVID-19 response during a statewide address this evening. The address comes one year after Holcomb announced his initial stay-at-home order. It’s also a year since the first local case of COVID-19 was reported in Starke County.

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