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@KDHE's @SecNorman to ask questions about vaccination rollouts begins. #kakenews #ksleg
@KDHE's @SecNorman to ask questions about vaccination rollouts begins. #kakenews #ksleg
Norman says only those who are 65 and older in skilled nursing facilities have gotten inoculations to date. Says he can't give percentages broken down by age, only by percentage of facilities. #kakenews #ksleg
Hilderbrand wants to now what percentage of incarcerated Kansans have been inoculated. Norman says none have gotten the vaccine at this time, only healthcare and prison staff working the Covid units - because they're healthcare providers. #kakenews #ksleg
Hilderbrand asks why incarcerated Kansans are prioritized over a Kansan who might be 64? Norman says the criteria is based on ability to social distance - in prison inmates can't control their contacts with others. Says the criteria comes from CDC. #kakenews #ksleg
Norman adds that congregate settings, like prisons, where people can't control their social distancing, pose a risk to surrounding communities. #kakenews #ksleg
Norman says there's a lot of movement into and out of state prisons that could spread the virus to the greater community. #kakenews #ksleg
