Charleston, W.V.
The governor made the announcement during a press conference on Monday afternoon.
Additional details about the test campaign were not released Monday.
The governor says it refers to college students aged 18-35. He says the target population of asymptomatic individuals who spread the virus unknowingly.
The governor announced Monday at 5:30 p.m. that he will receive the Govt-19 vaccine
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On Friday, the Pfizer vaccine received FDA approval for emergency use.
The COVID-19 vaccine arrived in Dream and Monongalia County on Monday morning, the governor’s judge says.
Vaccinations are expected to begin Monday in West Virginia.
Govt-19 vaccines will arrive in Greenfry, Cable and Berkeley districts on Tuesday, Governor Justice says.
He says many want to know when the vaccine will be available to the general public.
However, due to limited supply, West Virginia has developed the following vaccine distribution priorities:
- Reduce hospital admission rates
- Reduce the mortality rate
- Protect the most vulnerable
- Maintain strict complex maintenance services
The state judge said last week that he hopes the vaccines will be available to the general public by March.
Justice says it will be important to vaccinate people 50 years of age or older.
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