Panhandle Public Health shares update on vaccine delivery delays

Officials with Panhandle Public Health District (PPHD) provided an update Thursday afternoon after reports of COVID-19 vaccine doses not being delivered as scheduled this week. 

Health officials said Monday the panhandle was set to receive 2,200 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine this week.

You can read the full statement from PPHD below: 

An important update about the COVID vaccine shipments is being provided in light of the ongoing winter storm conditions throughout the nation.

Moderna vaccines were not shipped on Monday, February 15, Tuesday, February 16, or Wednesday, February 17, due to adverse weather conditions. There is an expectation that delays related to this historic weather event will continue through this week.

Anyone that has been impacted will be contacted regarding their appointments. This is not a cancellation of every appointment; your local vaccine provider will call you if your vaccine appointment is being postponed. Please be patient.

The Panhandle COVID dashboard is updated weekdays at 4:30 pm MT and available at www.pphd.org. For the most up-to-date information from the CDC, visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html.

Panhandle Public Health District, Region 21, 22, and 23 Emergency Management, and Scotts Bluff County Health Department are working as a unified command on this evolving situation. Essential updates will be regularly communicated to the public and community partners.

Panhandle Public Health District is working together to improve the health, safety, and quality of life for all who live, learn, work, and play in the Panhandle. Our vision is that we are a healthier and safer Panhandle Community. Visit our website www.pphd.org.