As the country continues to deal with the extreme winter, many states across the country have been forced to postpone Covid-19 vaccinations. Below is a quick look at how some states are responding to the weather.
Texas
On Monday, the winter storm cut power to the Harris County Department of Public Health building and the backup generator also failed, putting more than 8,400 coronavirus vaccines at risk of deterioration, the county judge said. Harris, Lina Hidalgo. The county quickly began distributing doses to hospitals, universities and local prisons to administer.
Dallas County was forced to close its Fair Park vaccination site by Wednesday, according to a county press release.
Also in the state, no first-dose coronavirus vaccine is being sent to the city of Corpus Christi and the Nueces County Public Health District on Monday and Tuesday due to the winter weather, according to a press release. of the city.
In San Antonio, the city postponed vaccinations at the Alamodome until Saturday due to the storm, according to a city hall statement.
Oklahoma
The Oklahoma Department of Health tweeted, “Due to bad weather, some COVID-19 vaccine PODS will have scheduled times or temporary closures throughout the week to ensure public safety is a priority consideration.”
The state continues to update its inclement weather updates here.
Missouri
Missouri Governor Mike Parson said on Monday that the state had canceled all Covid-19 mass vaccination events scheduled for Monday through Friday due to the extreme winter.
“Missouri is experiencing a harsh winter that makes driving dangerous and threatens the health and safety of anyone exposed to the cold. These conditions are also likely to delay some vaccine shipments, ”said Governor Parson. “We want to protect the safety of everyone involved in mass vaccination events, from the patients being vaccinated to the volunteers who generously support these events.”
Kentucky
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear said the winter covering his state would cause some delays in Covid-19 vaccinations. During a news conference on Monday morning, Beshear said “this time will slow down our vaccinations”, but he hopes the state will be able to make up for it next week after the last time has dissipated.
In Louisville, the LouVax vaccination site at Broadbent Arena will be closed on Tuesday, the mayor said in a statement.
Tennessee
The state health department said several counties were closed on Tuesday, meaning they were forced to cancel Covid-19 tests and vaccinations. A department tweet said those who had an appointment for Tuesday will be contacted and the appointments will be rescheduled.
Alabama
Alabama Public Health said that due to weather across the state, several counties had to postpone vaccination. A complete reading of each county can be found here.
Mississippi
“Due to dangerous weather conditions, all MSDH drive-through vaccination sites will be closed on Tuesday, with the exception of the Harrison County Coast Coliseum site. Appointments canceled on all other sites will automatically be rescheduled to the same time on an alternate day, ”tweeted the Mississippi Department of Health.
South Carolina
The South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control issued a statement last week saying: “Severe weather could delay the arrival of COVID-19 vaccine shipments in the next few days. The harsh climate has the potential to impact FedEx facilities in Memphis and UPS facilities in Louisville, which are vaccine delivery centers for several southeastern states. Most hospitals and major vaccine suppliers in South Carolina receive their vaccine shipments directly from the federal government, and any delays in shipment are beyond DHEC’s control. “
The department has warned residents that it may be necessary to reschedule appointments to accommodate.