CDC Officials Reportedly Saying Coronavirus Vaccine Could be Rolled Out as Early as Late October

The Center for Disease Control is reportedly advising public health officials in every state to be ready to distribute the coronavirus vaccine as soon as late October or early November.

A report in the New York Times said the vaccine will first be offered to healthcare workers, and others in high-risk groups.  Documents related to the vaccine were distributed to states last week, according to the report  

The documents refer to a pair of unnamed vaccine candidates, each of which would require two doses a few weeks apart – with early vaccinations would go to healthcare professionals including long-term care employees, as well as those considered to be “essential” workers –and national security personnel.

By January 2021 significantly more COVID-19 vaccine should be available for distribution.

(AL.COM/www.al.com)

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