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COVID-19 Vaccines Report, Jan. 5, 2021: More Vaccines Distributed, Including Second Doses

The information below is current as of Jan. 5, 2021. 

Read the Jan. 4 report: Physicians Remain Priority, Officials Say  

Distribution and Prioritization

The Department of State Health Services’ (DSHS) hosts weekly meetings of the Expert Vaccine Allocation Panel (EVAP). Find details below, and check this DSHS webpage for updates.   

  • Week 4 Vaccine Allocations On the Way: Almost 950 Texas health care facilities will receive 167,300 doses of a COVID-19 vaccine manufactured by Moderna/BioNTech and 37,050 doses of the Pfizer vaccine this week, health officials said. In addition, 224,250 second doses will be sent to facilities that received vaccines the week of Dec. 14. Click here for more information.

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January 06, 2021

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