This week’s winter weather has prompted Indiana to wait until at least next week to expand COVID-19 vaccine eligibility. During Wednesday’s press conference, Indiana Department of Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Lindsay Weaver said that more than 43,000 appointments have been impacted by the winter storm.
Continue readingHealth Officials Hope Johnson & Johnson Vaccine Will Help Ease Distribution Process
State health officials are hopeful about the opportunities that could come with a new COVID-19 vaccine. Indiana Department of Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Lindsay Weaver says Johnson & Johnson has applied for an emergency use authorization from the FDA.
Continue readingHealth Officials Outline Who’s Next in Line for COVID-19 Vaccine
State health officials are outlining who’s next in line for the COVID-19 vaccine, and teachers are still not on the list. Indiana Department of Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Lindsay Weaver announced Wednesday that Indiana will stick with its age-based approach, while also incorporating those with certain health conditions.
Continue readingRetail Chains to Offer COVID-19 Vaccine
More vaccine is becoming available in more places, but Indiana is sticking with its age-based approach to eligibility.
Continue readingThousands of Hoosiers Over 70 Sign up for COVID-19 Vaccine
Nearly 60,000 Indiana residents ages 70 to 79 have already signed up to receive the COVID-19 vaccine as of mid-afternoon Wednesday. The announcement of the next phase of vaccine rollout to that age group was made at 9 a.m. Wednesday morning.
Signup is available online at http://www.ourshot.in.gov or by calling 211.
Continue readingIndiana Department of Health Chief Medical Officer Gives Update on COVID-19 Vaccinations
Thousands of healthcare workers in Indiana have received the COVID-19 vaccine with more waiting for their turn.
Continue readingLong-Term Care Facility Residents to Start Getting COVID-19 Vaccine Monday
More than 33,000 Hoosiers had gotten their first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine as of Tuesday morning, and thousands more are expected to get it each day. During Tuesday’s COVID-19 briefing, Indiana Department of Health Chief Medical Officer Dr. Lindsay Weaver said the state received 55,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine on Friday and another 39,000 on Monday.
Continue readingCOVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Continues in Indiana
Scenes of Hoosier health care workers getting their first doses of COVID-19 vaccine drew an emotional reaction from State Health Commissioner Dr. Kris Box Wednesday.
Continue readingMore Local Residents Diagnosed with COVID-19
More residents are testing positive with COVID-19, according to Wednesday’s report from the Indiana Department of Health.
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