COVID-19 Vaccine
At today’s press conference, the Governor and leaders of the vaccine advisory committee shared timelines, distribution plans, new quarantine guidelines and what happens post-vaccination. 160 of 169 CT towns are in the Red Alert status. All vaccine information is subject to change and is evolving by the hour. There is no vaccine mandate and there will be no cost for receipt of the vaccine.
- December 10 – Scheduled FDA review of Pfizer vaccine – 12 hospitals are prepared to store it
- December 14 – 31,000 doses of Pfizer vaccine delivered
- December 17 – Scheduled FDA review of Moderna vaccine
- Dec 21 – 63,000 doses of Moderna vaccine delivered
Phasing of Distribution – which follows CDC Guidance
- Phase 1a (#s represent an 80% uptake in each group) – Dec 14 – Jan 25
- Healthcare workers – 204,000 (this includes nursing home workers)
- Nursing Home Residents – 22,000
- Medical First Responders – 6,000
- Phase 1b – Mid-January to May
- Critical Workforce – daycare, food service, teachers,
- Other congregate settings – corrections, group homes
- Adults 65+
- High risk under 65
- Phase 2 (Early June)
- Under 18
- Remaining Over 18
New Quarantine Guidelines
- 7 Days – No Symptoms and a negative PCR test
- 10 Days – If not symptoms
- 14 Days – Still preferred for high risk situations
What Happens When “Everyone” is Vaccinated?
Commissioner Giffords answered the question by saying, “Don’t get rid of your masks.” There are still many questions about efficacy and it is unclear what percentage of the population will choose to be vaccinated. She predicts that we will need to continue to protect ourselves through the majority of 2021, particularly for high risk individuals. |