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Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Health Secretary Dr. Rachel Levine announced the launch of Pennsylvania’s COVID-19 Vaccine Dashboard, which is now available on the department’s website. The dashboard includes information on the number of vaccinations administered by county as well as demographic information about the people being vaccinated.
“Each day, more and more Pennsylvanians are getting vaccinated against COVID-19, which means we are another step closer to beating this virus,” Dr. Levine said. “The COVID-19 Vaccine Dashboard will help us visualize how many individuals have received the vaccine to date and help us work to vaccinate everyone who wishes to receive a vaccination.”
The data on the dashboard comes from vaccine providers who are reporting information relating to the individuals to whom they administer the COVID-19 vaccine. That information is reported into the Pennsylvania Statewide Immunization Information System (PA-SIIS).
Currently, 142 hospitals, health systems, federally qualified health centers, and pharmacies have received the COVID-19 vaccine with 58 locations expected to receive doses this week. Some of these facilities have previously received the vaccine, and some are receiving the vaccine for the first time. The department also announced this week that, through the Federal Pharmacy Partnership (FPP), 126 skilled nursing facilities across the commonwealth will receive the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.
The vaccine will be available in a phased approach. Due to the limited supply of vaccine, the first phase is expected to take several months. Initial administration of doses will align with the recommendations of the Center for Disease Control and Prevention’s Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). ACIP recommended that vaccine administration be prioritized for health-care workers, residents, and staff in long-term care facilities.
The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has a nationwide playbook that the department used to develop and still uses to update the Pennsylvania COVID-19 Interim Vaccination Plan.
More information about the COVID-19 vaccine can be found here.
The Wolf Administration stresses the role Pennsylvanians play in helping to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
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All Pennsylvania residents are encouraged to sign up for AlertPA, a text notification system for health, weather, and other important alerts like COVID-19 updates from commonwealth agencies. Residents can sign up online.
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The Pennsylvania Department of Health (DOH) has a website that is dedicated strictly to the COVID-19 vaccine. Members are encouraged to save this page due to the valuable and important information regarding the vaccine that is posted there on a regular basis. This information includes a number of frequently asked questions (FAQ’s), a link to the COVID-19 vaccine provider locations, and much more.
The Pennsylvania Department of Health, along with Apple and Google, has launched an exposure notification app called COVID Alert PA. It is available to download for free at the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
The app is an effective tool, but the commonwealth needs your help getting it in the hands of Pennsylvanians. We need help getting the word out – and downloads up.
Can you help us? We have an extensive catalog of marketing materials, including posters, social media posts, press releases, and other customizable content. You can find downloadable marketing materials on the Community Resources webpage.
COVID Alert PA is a free mobile app that uses Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) technology and the Exposure Notification System developed by Apple and Google. Features include:
COVID Alert PA protects both privacy and personal information. The app does not use GPS, location services, or any movement or geographical information. It will never collect, transmit, or store personal information. It is completely anonymous.
Thank you in advance for helping to get the word out to your employees, customers, family, friends, and neighbors.
Thank you for your support!