St. Clair County issued the following announcement.
The St. Clair County Health Department received an initial allotment of Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. Vaccinations will begin for individuals in Phase 1A priority groups this week.
Communications will take place directly with these entities and clinics will not be open to the general public at this time. Vaccine distribution for Phase 1A will be limited and
prioritized to cover; paid and unpaid persons in healthcare settings who have direct or indirect or indirect exposure to patients or infectious materials and are unable to work from
home, as well as residents of long-term care facilities. Upon completion of Phase 1A and under further state guidance, follow-up communications will be released. Distribution of
the vaccine in Michigan will be in a phased approach because it will be several months before supply increases enough to vaccinate everyone. The prioritization guidance has an emphasis on ensuring continued functioning of the health care system and essential services in the community, and protecting people at increased risk for severe COVID-19
illness. “The vaccine is critical to stopping the spread of COVID-19 and bringing an end to this pandemic,” said Dr. Annette Mercatante, Medical Health Officer. “This is great news,
however more long weeks and months lie ahead. We are very hopeful and optimistic for the future. We ask for patience as we follow the guidance and recommendations.” Moderna vaccine resources: CDC https://bit.ly/3h7TTqA or MDHHS https://bit.ly/3pacDbR General questions can be directed to the St. Clair County COVID-19 informational hotline line (810) 966-4163 or email covid19@stclaircounty.org. Visit the health department website at www.scchealth.co or follow us on social media @scchdmi.
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