Starting Tuesday, Jan. 19, the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will be operating a COVID-19 vaccine clinic targeting specific demographics. This vaccination clinic will be part of the State of Arkansas’ ongoing Phase 1-A and upcoming partial Phase…
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Ator Set to Coordinate Arkansas Vaccine Distribution Effort, Plan Still Being Drafted
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleCol. Robert Ator will be coordinating the State of Arkansas’ vaccine distribution program. Gov. Asa Hutchinson named Ator as the program manager for the ongoing distribution program on Tuesday, Jan. 12 during the state’s weekly COVID-19 press briefing. In this…
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Arkansas Teachers and School Staff, Along with Individuals 70 and Older, Eligible for Vaccines Starting Jan. 18
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleEducation staff members and individuals aged 70 and older will soon be able to receive a COVID-19 vaccination soon. Gov. Asa Hutchinson announced on Tuesday, Jan. 12 that the state will be partly moving into Phase 1-B of the state’s…
We’re almost a month into our COVID-19 immunization program, and today I’d like to emphasize the importance of Arkansans taking one of the two approved vaccines so that we can stop the coronavirus and get back to our lives. The…
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UAMS Begins COVID-19 Vaccinations for Critical Health Care Employees
by Tyler Haleby Tyler HaleThe University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences has received its first shipment of COVID-19 vaccines from the Arkansas Department of Health. These vaccines have been designated for “critical health care employees.” This first allocation comes one day after the State…