Wisconsin Expands COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility to Police, Fire Personnel

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The Wisconsin Department of Health Services (DHS) announced on January 18, 2021, that police and fire personnel will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, marking the first step into phase 1B for the state. This expansion comes after the 1A population, which includes frontline healthcare workers and residents of long-term care facilities, has been vaccinated since December 14, 2020. With 1,098 entities fully registered to provide COVID-19 vaccines in Wisconsin, local health departments will lead the coordination efforts for the vaccination of police and fire personnel, as well as Emergency Medical Services and unaffiliated healthcare providers.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Wisconsin Department of Health Services has expanded COVID-19 vaccine eligibility to police and fire personnel, starting January 18, 2021.
  • The 1A population, including frontline healthcare workers and residents of long-term care facilities, has been vaccinated since December 14, 2020.
  • Local health departments will lead the coordination efforts for the vaccination of police and fire personnel, Emergency Medical Services, and unaffiliated healthcare providers.
  • As of January 10, 2021, 151,502 vaccine doses have been administered to Wisconsinites in Phase 1A, out of an estimated 550,000 eligible individuals.
  • Wisconsin's 1A population is proportionally very large compared to other states.
  • The federal government allocates vaccine based on general population, not 1A population, which has lengthened the time to get through Phase 1A for Wisconsin.
  • 5,063 facilities have enrolled in the Pharmacy Partnership for Long-Term Care Program, with 193 skilled nursing facilities completing initial doses vaccination since December 28, 2020.

Statistics:

  • 1,098 entities are fully registered to provide COVID-19 vaccines in Wisconsin.
  • 151,502 vaccine doses have been administered to Wisconsinites in Phase 1A as of January 10, 2021.
  • 550,000 Wisconsinites are estimated to be eligible under Phase 1A.
  • 193 skilled nursing facilities have completed initial doses vaccination since December 28, 2020.
  • 5,063 facilities have enrolled in the Pharmacy Partnership for Long-Term Care Program.

Sources:

  • Wisconsin Department of Health Services