750 COVID-19 vaccines administered in Del. in first week

DOVER, Del. – Delaware health officials say 750 COVID-19 vaccines have been administered to healthcare staff at the state’s six health systems and three sits of one long-term care organization.

On Thursday, Delaware became one of the first states in the nation to offer vaccines to enrolled long-term healthcare workers.

We’re told the numbers of those vaccinated are changing rapidly as more frontline workers receive the vaccine. The latest up-to-date numbers will be posted here in the coming days.

“Our frontline health care workers continue to lead by example, and I want to thank all of those Delawareans who rolled up their sleeves this week and received the vaccine,” said Governor Carney. “Your hard work and leadership will get us through this crisis. As our health care workers know, we continue to face a winter surge of COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations. Let’s all do our part, and do what works. Wear a mask. Don’t gather with friends or family outside your household. Stay vigilant.”

“We are so grateful to the health care community for embracing the arrival of this vaccine,” said DPH Director Dr. Karyl Rattay. “You are leading the way and demonstrating the importance of taking the vaccine to your friends, family and patients.”

We’re also told the Division of Public Health expects to receive an additional 2,925 doses of the Pfizer BioNTech vaccine next week, with additional supply being set aside through the federal long-term care/pharmacy program partnership.