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San Francisco Coronavirus Vaccine: Who Gets It First
The City expects to have 12,000 doses next week. Two East Bay officials suggest vaccinating teachers so schools can reopen classrooms.
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — San Francisco is expected to receive 12,000 coronavirus vaccines next week, the city's first allocation from the state and federal government, the city's director of public health said Wednesday.
The city expects to begin receiving doses Tuesday of the vaccine developed by the pharmaceutical company Pfizer once it is approved for emergency use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, according to Dr. Grant Colfax.
Under the state's vaccination prioritization plan, Colfax said the city would focus first on getting vaccines to employees and others at acute care facilities like hospitals and some nursing homes. Widespread vaccine access could be available by the spring.
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Over in the East Bay, Contra Costa County Supervisors Diane Burgis and John Gioia said they believe teachers in school districts with formal reopening plans should be granted priority for COVID-19 vaccines as "essential workers." Vaccinating the teachers, they said, would help schools reopen faster.
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