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INSKEEP: Let's talk through what is happening today because you just mentioned this first person to get the vaccine in New York. But also a lot of seniors are on the list all across New York and across the country. "There will be work to do in ensuring the population that the vaccine is safe and that those administering it can be trusted. Those reports indicate that two men held in county jails and nine DOC prisoners have died since the pandemic began. John Gallagher explains who will make the call: Truck drivers on list for potential COVID-19 vaccine priority. Should Canadian politicians be among the first to get COVID-19 vaccinations — or the last? Positive cases were also reported at Massachusetts jails last week. And there's also just still a limited supply of this vaccine. We heard from Gretchen Whitmer, the governor of Michigan, elsewhere in today's program, saying that she's getting 80,000 doses in Michigan. By Susan Delacourt National Columnist Tue., Dec. 8, 2020 timer 4 min. They were hoping for an initial shipment of half a million. And, yeah, she jumped in. The news comes as COVID cases continue to spike behind bars. She's a critical care nurse at Long Island Jewish Medical Center, and she's been one of the folks on the front lines over the last 10 months caring for COVID-19 patients, putting herself at risk. CONWAY, S.C. (WBTW) — Conway Medical Center (CMC) was the first hospital in Horry County to receive the coronavirus vaccine on Monday. The Department of Correction referred questions about the vaccine process to the state's COVID-19 Response Command Center. "We’ve also been meeting internally about implementation with individual sheriffs' offices, Health Service Administrators and our infectious disease specialist.". It says those working and living in congregate care settings, like homeless shelters and correctional facilities, are prioritized for phase one because of the high-risk, high-exposure setting. You can always be among the first to know the news, and it is free. In Concord, 37 correction officers were positive as of Thursday, according to DOC reports. So we'll see how this rollout continues. Beshear said that the state's first shipment of the vaccine would be around 38,000 doses, with 2/3's of that shipment being distributed to long-term care facilities, and the other third being distributed among the 11 hospital locations. McDonald also said there are about 600 prisoners in the Plymouth County jail, which is about half its capacity so those in custody are able to maintain a healthier distance. - so there's also this challenge to get this vaccination out to people in areas where there aren't many hospitals and clinics. Obviously, these medical workers are right at the front of the queue. On the possibility of being one of the first women to walk on the moon I am very excited to be considered, along with my colleagues, to be either the first or among the first to walk on the moon. Incarcerated people are suffering from covid-19 more than most. I live and work in rural America - right? Visit our website terms of use and permissions pages at www.npr.org for further information. Maryland prison inmates considered high risk for suffering severe COVID-19-related illnesses will be among the first in the state to receive the Coronavirus vaccine, state health officials confirmed late Friday. Her reporting focuses on mental health, criminal justice and education. And what she said was that she's hoping that this will encourage other people to lean in and get vaccinated. Deborah Becker Twitter Host/ReporterDeborah Becker is a senior correspondent and host at WBUR. NPR's Brian Mann is covering it. So all of those different pieces are going into effect. NPR transcripts are created on a rush deadline by Verb8tm, Inc., an NPR contractor, and produced using a proprietary transcription process developed with NPR. And I should say that federal officials are going to hold a similar kind of ceremonial vaccination later today at George Washington University Hospital, vaccinating front-line health care workers there. A group of Republican state lawmakers on Tuesday said they plan to propose a bill during the up-coming special session that would include teachers among … INSKEEP: One of the ironies - you mentioned that there are some people that need to be reassured. "As vital first responders, MCOFU supports our Officers being included in the first round of vaccinations," said a statement from the MCOFU Executive Board. President Nicos Anastasiades will be among the first in Cyprus to be vaccinated against Covid-19, it was announced on Friday. Brian, who was it that received the vaccine? So a lot of decisions being made right now about who gets the vaccine, who's going to be first in line. They should be among the first vaccinated. There were also 27 correctional officers, 2 staffers and 9 contractors at the jail considered to have active cases of the virus. Canada could be among the first to clear Moderna's COVID-19 vaccine for use Back to video Stéphane Bancel, Moderna chief executive, said the company was “most excited” about the vaccine’s ability to prevent severe disease. ROB GILLIES. President has claimed he is ‘immune’ from catching Covid again, although science on re-infection is unclear This text may not be in its final form and may be updated or revised in the future. The largest number, 159, were at MCI Concord. As of Friday, 13 DOC prisoners were hospitalized. After waking up in the middle of the night to mysterious sounds, you start exploring the dark looking for comfort. WATERVLIET N.Y. (NEWS10) — The New York Army National Guard will be first in line throughout all branches of the military to receive the COVID … Accuracy and availability may vary. 2,000. the 7 day positivity rate is now at 10%. But, yeah, right out of the gate here in New York City, which you'll remember was one of the cities hardest hit by this pandemic. Trudeau: Canadians won't be among the first to get COVID-19 vaccine November 25, 2020, 1:04 PM Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Tuesday that Canada will have to wait for a COVID-19 vaccine because the very first ones that roll off assembly lines are likely to be given to citizens of the country they are made in. The shot was administered quickly. Among those first in line for the COVID-19 vaccine in Massachusetts are correction workers and the nearly 13,000 people incarcerated in jails and prisons in the state. Truck drivers and other transportation workers deemed “essential” by the U.S. government could be among the first to receive a COVID-19 vaccine if supplies are limited. There are clearly people who are desperate to get every dose they can. Applause broke out as the event was webcast. In sports, the winner is usually incontrovertible. Gov. Coronavirus cases have been spiking in jails and prisons since October. Because they were no longer considered to be in state custody, they were not counted as a prisoner COVID deaths. At the Essex County Jail in Middleton, there were 42 active coronavirus cases among those held in custody as of last week. As of Friday, there were more than 300 active coronavirus cases reported among DOC prisoners. MANN: Absolutely. Stressing that schools are “irreplaceable” Paris-based UNESCO and Brussels-based EI called for teachers to be among the first in line to be inoculated. These people - so vulnerable, put themselves at risk day after day. But at the same time, there is overwhelming demand. First in line. Trudeau: Canadians won't be among the first to get vaccine Trudeau noted Canada does not have vaccine-production facilities Published: November 24, 2020 22:51 AP “I was concerned by the rapid increase of positive cases in our communities and requested the broad testing so we could be assured that any potential spread would be identified, contained and treated,” McDonald said in a statement. On the other side of the equation, Steve, this is a moment for a city like New York that was devastated by this pandemic. Copyright © 2020 NPR. The state will prioritize frontline healthcare workers and residents in long-term care facilities, according to Gov. So there's a lot of technical work around this. BELTRAMI COUNTY -- Applause, smiles and tears abounded in a conference room at the Cass Lake Hospital on Monday as 10 health care workers were among the first in … Trudeau: Canadians won't be among the first to get vaccine. They weren't kept safe initially. This Aussie nurse in London could be among the first to get the Pfizer vaccine Posted 19 m minutes ago Tue Tuesday 8 Dec December 2020 at 7:53pm. Among those first in line for the COVID-19 vaccine in Massachusetts are correction workers and the nearly 13,000 people incarcerated in jails and prisons in the state. The reports do not list those prisoners who were granted medical parole. "We encourage our membership to get vaccinated, but also recognize vaccination is an individual right and decision, and should never be mandated or forced upon our membership.". WASHINGTON — About 1,600 New York National Guard members who are helping the state fight COVID-19 will be among the first members of the U.S. military to be vaccinated. A group of frontline employees at UW Medicine will be among the first in Seattle, and probably the state, to receive the new Pfizer vaccine for COVID-19, an … INSKEEP: You can understand the feeling. In the last hour, the first coronavirus vaccine administered in the United States was given to a critical care nurse in New York City. The bottom line is that incarcerated people are succumbing to COVID now and the vaccine, albeit and welcome development for those who live and work in these settings, will not get there in time to help them.". You mentioned the ceremonial vaccination of some people in Washington, D.C. Let's go right to it. Five … MANN: Yeah. "The Sheriffs have been in constant contact with DPH regarding the planning for the COVID-19 vaccination distribution," the Association said in a statement. BRIAN MANN, BYLINE: Yeah, Steve, it was Sandra Lindsay. He said no one is hospitalized. But right now, this was a big day. Brian, thanks. They have their doubts about this vaccine or any vaccine. Charlie Baker included both groups in the first phase of his COVID vaccination plan, which he announced last week. The first phase also includes health care workers, police, fire and emergency responders and residents of long term care facilities and those living and working in homeless shelters. Maimonides residents to be among first in Canada to get COVID vaccine. The game explores horror through atmosphere and exploration, not with scores and combat systems. I will say that one other message, Steve, just quickly, is that they said, you know, while we're doing this, please keep wearing your masks, keep doing the social distancing. All rights reserved. INSKEEP: Sandra Lindsay, registered nurse, got the first dose today in New York. INSKEEP: Yeah, it sounds like Lindsay is the very example of the kind of person they want to get the vaccine in the early days. There were at least two COVID-related deaths of DOC prisoners in November who died within a day of being granted medical parole. The sentiments among 15 journalists I contacted was mixed. There are also reported outbreaks at MCI Norfolk, where there are 47 cases among prisoners, and MCI Shirley Medium, with 10 cases in prisoners. Government spokesman Kyriacos Koushos said the vaccination of … And now there is this hopeful moment. NYC Nurse Is Among The 1st To Get COVID-19 Vaccine In The U.S. Sandra Lindsay, a critical care nurse at Long Island Jewish Medical Center, … read The authoritative record of NPR’s programming is the audio record. Isn't this happening in cities across the country this very day? Among the Sleep is a first person horror adventure, in which you play a two year old child. Canadians won’t be among the first to get vaccine: PM Justin Trudeau The issue was discussed at the G-20 this past weekend and Trudeau said he’s working with allies to make sure there is … Trump’s inner circle will be among first to receive Covid vaccine in coming days. Doctors, health care workers among the first to get COVID-19 vaccine in San Antonio More than 28,000 doses of vaccine will be in Bexar County by end of week San Diego Navy Personnel Among the First in DoD to Get New COVID-19 Vaccine Shots The first doses of Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine arrived at Naval Medical Center San … She called it a lifesaving treatment. “Obviously, I am disappointed to see the new number of positives but also relieved to know we could address each and every one and to limit spread.". "There are still so few details about distribution of the vaccine and many of our clients are afraid to take it due to a long history of using incarcerated people in medical experiments and trials," said Elizabeth Matos, Executive Director of Prisoners Legal Services of Massachusetts. Plymouth County Sheriff Joseph McDonald said those who test positive are quarantined and medical care is provided. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Friday evening approved the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use in individuals 16 years of age and older. Jail officials say most of those affected are asymptomatic and no one has been hospitalized. ... Then there's mistrust in the vaccine, or at least in being among the first to receive it. TORONTO (AP) — Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Tuesday Canada will have to wait for a vaccine because the very first ones that roll off assembly lines are likely to be given to citizens of the country they are made in. Planes carrying some of the 30,000 initial doses of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine touched down in … As of Thursday, there were 78 positive cases among those in custody at the Plymouth County Jail — where before Thanksgiving, there had only been six. This article was originally published on December 13, 2020. So we're still in this and all those other things are still important. The Massachusetts Correction Officers Federation Union MCOFU, which represents almost 4,000 correction officers, says whether to get the vaccine is up to each correction officer. J.B. Pritzker. According to the Sunday Times, the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh are expected to be among the first to receive a coronavirus vaccine.Royal aides reportedly said it was a ‘personal decision’ and ‘private matter’ but it is thought that the monarch may ‘let it be known’ afterwards that she has received the vaccine. A critical care nurse was the first person in New York and among the first people in the United States to get a shot of the coronavirus vaccine authorized by … Illinois educators will not be among the first wave of workers to receive a vaccination for the coronavirus. three louisville hospitals are among 11 in the state that will share nearly 13,000 doses of the state’s initial shipment of covid-19 vaccine. Dry ice challenge The state estimates that 22,000 vaccines will be needed for those living and working in correctional facilities, and officials expect the vaccines to be distributed between December and February. Details about how the vaccines will be given behind bars will be clearer once the state receives vaccine shipments. It was a really cool scene. So imagine just this huge logistical rollout - trucks moving, UPS, FedEx, you know, flights carrying this vaccine, the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, which has to be kept at temperatures like the ones in Antarctica. Sandra Lindsay, a critical care nurse at Long Island Jewish Medical Center, has been one of the folks on the front lines over the last 10 months caring for COVID-19 patients, putting herself at risk. NPR's Brian Mann is covering the story. November 24, 2020, 10:03 AM. This is such an emotional moment because there is obviously distrust and doubt. MANN: Yeah. And here we had front-line health care workers who didn't have enough personal protective equipment. Massachusetts is one of six states to specifically include prisoners in the first phase of vaccinations, according to the Prison Policy Initiative. However, in scientific endeavors, it is not always clear who had the discovery first. McDonald said he ordered more testing in the first week of December because of the increasing number of cases throughout the state. Prisoners in Australia will be among the first to receive a COVID-19 vaccine when it's available, the federal government says. I agree with you that one is the first or not at all. Gov. Obviously, the rollout of this is not going to be immediate for most Americans. The Massachusetts Sheriffs Association, which represents the 14 sheriffs who oversee 19 county jails, says the sheriffs are working on vaccine plans. 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