Klobuchar Pushes For Vaccine Distribution Funding

U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar is calling on congressional leaders to include robust funding in any covid-19 relief package with the goal of preparing states for vaccine distribution.

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"*19 relif package with the goal of preparing states for vaccine distribution.

Kimt new three's jessica bringe joins us live from rochester with why klobuchar says dedicated funding for distribution is critical.

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"* having dedicated funding is essential according to klobuchar since many health departments and cities are facing historic budget shortfalls and can't shoulder the cost of distribution.

The bipartisan proposal includes billions of dollars to get the vaccine out hopefully as soon as late december.

Health experts have estimated as much as 10?

"* billion is needed for distribution, training personnel and storing the vaccine .

Klobuchar says ensuring competent distribution will be essential for rochester.

The frontline health workers are number one in line to get this vaccine so of course it's got to be in place for rochester given all the health workers that are in rochester and the plan now is to get this vaccine out by the end of december, beginning of january.

Klobachar tells me the funding would go towards essential items such as trucks, planes and storage freezers to distribute the vaccine effectively.

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The house passed a 2 point 2 trillion dollar package for economic relief for states and unemployment benefits