COVID-19--Vaccine-Information-

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Vaccine Distribution 

​In mid-December, Texas is expected to receive 1.4 million doss of the COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccines will be distributed to qualifying providers across the state who will administer the immunizations. 

In late November, Governor Greg Abbott and the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) announced guidelines for the initial distribution of vaccinations in Texas​.  

According to this plan, COVID-19 vaccines will be distributed throughout the state based on the following criteria: 

• Protecting health care workers who fill a critical role in caring for and preserving the lives of COVID-19 patients and maintaining the health care infrastructure for all who need it. 
  
• Protecting frontline workers who are at greater risk of contracting COVID-19 due to the nature of their work providing critical services and preserving the economy. 
  
• Protecting vulnerable populations who are at greater risk of severe disease and death if they contract COVID-19. 
  
• Mitigating health inequities due to factors such as demographics, poverty, insurance status and geography. 
  
• Data-driven allocations using the best available scientific evidence and epidemiology at the time, allowing for flexibility for local conditions. 
  
• Geographic diversity through a balanced approach that considers access in urban and rural communities and in affected ZIP codes. 
  
• Transparency through sharing allocations with the public and seeking public feedback. 
  

Health care workers likely to provide direct care for COVID-19 patients and other vulnerable residents will be the first group to receive the vaccine. This includes staff at hospitals and long-term care facilities, emergency medical services and home health care workers.  

What action is the City of Coppell currently taking?