Iowa planning for next phase of vaccinations

Sunday: the iowa department of public health is looking ahead to when more people will be able to undergo vaccination for covid?

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In a webinar this afternoon ?

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Kimt news 3's nick kruszalnicki is live with the latest details from the health department.

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"* h will be meet week to discuss what types of workers would be included in the next phase of vaccinations.

In this afternoon's webinar ?

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It could still be a while before the next phase begins, demand for the vaccine is high and iowa is only receiving 18 to 19 thousand doses per week.

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"*h director kell says businesses should start thinking about use this time to be thinking about talking to your own employees.

That you are talking to them about their concerns, their questions.

Thinking about how you are going to administer this dose, perhaps on site in your own setting.

The state expects to continue with vaccinations of health care workers and those in care homes for the next several weeks.

It could be longer, since there is a shortage of vaccine.

Nick kruszalnicki, kimt news 3.

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Olmsted county public health released a statement today saying it too is seeing a limited supply of vaccine and is continuing to focus on the first phase of vaccinations ?

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