As of Dec. 18, the vaccine has been administered to more than 3,000 Montana health care workers. | Pixabay
As of Dec. 18, the vaccine has been administered to more than 3,000 Montana health care workers. | Pixabay
Gov. Steve Bullock announced that the second round of COVID-19 vaccines will primarily go to health care workers at rural hospitals and staff and residents of long-term care facilities.
The governor also announced that the state’s anticipated amount of the coronavirus vaccine allocated to the state through the end of the year has been reduced by the federal government. The reduction is 20%, down to 48,000 from 60,000.
“It’s disappointing news that our anticipated allocations of the vaccine have been reduced, but our priorities remain the same to protect those most vulnerable to severe disease or death from the virus and those who have been serving on the frontlines,” Bullock said. “We are best utilizing the resources available to further reduce the strain on our hospitals and to save lives.”
As of Dec. 18, the vaccine has been administered to more than 3,000 Montana health care workers.
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