By Todd Wineburner

The Livingston County Health Department says the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine should arrive in the area in the next 1 to 2 weeks. Erin Fogarty, Department Health Education and Marketing Director, says the county’s initial doses will be distributed to local hospitals to inoculate health care workers with high-risk duties. Emergency Medical workers and those working in long-term care facilities will also be high-priority recipients of the vaccine.

Fogarty says the health department continues to maintain regular communication with OSF St. James-John W. Albrecht Medical Center, as well as long-term care facilities and other Livingston County medical organizations to ensure efficient and safe distribution of the vaccine once it’s available. More information on vaccination plans can be found at LCHD.US.