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COVID-19 Feb. 19, 2021 1 Today’s agenda

Black History Month spotlight.

Health equity strategies update.

Town Hall meetings update.

COVID-19 vaccination update.

COVID-19 Feb. 19, 2021 2 Black History Month

➡ Profiles of African Americans in the field of infectious disease.

COVID-19 Feb. 19, 2021 3 Dr. Born 1986 Kizzmekia "Kizzy" Shanta Corbett, PhD, is an American viral immunologist at the Vaccine Research Center (VRC) at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health (NIAID NIH). She was appointed to the VRC in 2014, and is the scientific lead of the VRC's Coronavirus Team, with research efforts aimed at propelling novel coronavirus vaccines, including development of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine.

Corbett was born in 1986 in Hurdle Mills, North Carolina, to Rhonda Brooks. She grew up in Hillsborough, North Carolina, where she had a large family of step-siblings and foster siblings. After earning her bachelor's degree, Corbett became a biological sciences trainer at the NIH. Corbett earned a doctorate in microbiology and immunology from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill in 2014.

Her early research at NIH considered the development of severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) vaccine antigens. During this time, she identified a simple way to make spike proteins that are stabilized in a conformation that renders them more immunogenic and manufacturable. Her work also focused on innovative vaccine platform advancement, and human antibody responses to dengue virus (a mosquito-borne viral disease), and how the genetics of dengue fever impact the severity of a disease.

At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, Corbett started working on a vaccine to protect people from coronavirus disease. She is currently volunteering her time to educate people about the safety and efficacy of the vaccine.

COVID-19 Feb. 19, 2021 4 State Partner Update

➡ Ohio Department of Aging. ➡ Governor’s Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives.

COVID-19 Feb. 19, 2021 5 Fostering sound public policy, research, and initiatives that benefit older Ohioans.

Ursel J. McElroy Director

COVID-19 Feb. 19, 2021 6

Vaccinations: Phase 1A

• Federal Pharmacy Partnership for Long-term Care – More than half the COVID-19 deaths occurred in LTCFs – Saving lives by vaccinating residents and staff – Ohio one of 1st states in nation to roll out federal program on December 18 – Pharmacy partners host 3 clinics at each participating facility

COVID-19 Feb. 19, 2021 8 Vaccinations: Phase 1A

9 hours of live roundtable Q&A with LTCF staff to answer questions about vaccines

COVID-19 Feb. 19, 2021 9 Vaccinations: Phase 1A

1st Doses Administered 2nd Doses Administered

Residents 90,912 68,950 Staff 66,721 50,561

1st Clinics 2nd Clinics 3rd Clinics

2,097 completed 1,012 completed 2,323 completed 31 pending 518 pending

COVID-19 Feb. 19, 2021 10 COVID - 19 VACCINE MAINTENANCE PROGRAM

Vaccination Goals COVID-19 Vaccine Maintenance Program

• Save lives and slow the spread • Protect Ohio’s most vulnerable individuals • Provide COVID-19 maintenance vaccines for Ohio’s nursing homes and assisted living facilities Vaccinations: Phase 1B

Utilizing Area Agencies on Aging to connect Ohioans age 65+ with vaccination clinics – Identifying transportation resources – Providing information to overcome barriers – Work with local health departments to ensure access at clinics

COVID-19 Feb. 19, 2021 12 Vaccinations: Phase 1B

COVID-19 Feb. 19, 2021 13 Vaccinations: Phase 1B

COVID-19 Feb. 19, 2021 14 Vaccinations: Phase 1B

Margaret Hunt Senior Center, Toledo

COVID-19 Feb. 19, 2021 15 Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives

Ohio Revised Code 107.12 establishes the Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives within the office of the Governor.

There are four requirements of the office, according to ORC 107.12.

COVID-19 Feb. 19, 2021 17 Purpose

Advise the Governor, General Assembly, Assist local, state, and the advisory Serve as a and federal agencies board of the clearinghouse of in coordinating their governor's office of Encourage information about activities to secure faith-based and organizations to seek federal, state, and maximum use of community initiatives public funding for local funding for funds and efforts that on the barriers that their charitable charitable services benefit people exist to collaboration services. performed by receiving charitable between organizations. services from organizations and organizations. governmental entities and on ways to remove the barriers.

COVID-19 Feb. 19, 2021 18 Mission

The mission of the Governor’s Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives is to promote solutions, including those from faith-based partners, to community needs and support the development of collaborative efforts to improve the well-being of Ohioans.

COVID-19 Feb. 19, 2021 19 Strategic goals

1. Expand public/private partnerships.

2. Build capacity.

3. Grant-making.

4. Showcase compassion.

COVID-19 Feb. 19, 2021 20 Services

Grant Technical Outreach. Training. funding. assistance.

COVID-19 Feb. 19, 2021 21 COVID-19 efforts

Hosted a virtual Provides Awarded $3 faith-based regular updates million in grant webinar to to the faith funds to 50 discuss ways community by nonprofits to that the faith distributing assist Ohioans community can weekly with COVID-19 assist in Ohio’s faith-based fact relief efforts. vaccination sheets. efforts.

COVID-19 Feb. 19, 2021 22 Contact

Website www.faith-based.ohio.gov

Email [email protected]

Director Michele Reynolds [email protected]

COVID-19 Feb. 19, 2021 23 COVID-19 Feb. 19, 2021 24 Save the date: How to help seniors

Ask the Experts: How to Help Seniors in Your Church During COVID-19 • March 12, 2021, at 2 p.m. • Hosted by the Governor’s Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives

COVID-19 Feb. 19, 2021 25 COVID-19 Feb. 19, 2021 26 Latest data, estimated shipments

➡ COVID-19 key indicators. ➡ Ohio Public Health Advisory System indicators. ➡ COVID-19 vaccine dashboard. ➡ Enrolled providers update. ➡ Estimated vaccine shipments. ➡ Federal Retail Pharmacy Program to help increase vaccine access.

COVID-19 Feb. 19, 2021 27 Federal Retail Pharmacy Program to help increase vaccine access

The program is rolling The program aims to out incrementally based increase access to on the available supply The program is a The Federal Retail COVID-19 vaccine of COVID-19 vaccine, collaboration between Pharmacy Program has across the country and with select retail Vaccine distribution will the federal government begun allotting vaccine represents one pharmacy locations also expand into all 194 and 21 national doses to more than 160 component of the federal providing vaccine to Kroger pharmacies. pharmacy partners and Rite Aid pharmacies in government’s strategy to individuals who are independent pharmacy Ohio. expand access to eligible based on their networks. vaccines for the state’s criteria/priority American public. populations.

COVID-19 Feb. 19, 2021 28 How the federal program will work

A limited number of retail pharmacies The program will expand as vaccine supply nationwide are receiving vaccine directly from increases to eventually include vaccination at the federal government to vaccinate priority all 40,000+ U.S. retail locations. groups at no cost. • The program will begin with per capita • This will make it easier for individuals to allocations that will be divided among the access vaccine at a local pharmacy from a selected pharmacy partners based on number trusted, trained, and familiar source. of stores and reach. • This will support the state and local health • The vaccine allocation provided for this departments’ ongoing efforts and help reach program is separate from the weekly eligible priority populations. allocation from the federal government to states. It is meant to enhance the current vaccination efforts in states. • States will be able to see which federal retail pharmacies have vaccine and how much they have to ensure the program helps meet each state’s vaccination goals.

COVID-19 Feb. 19, 2021 29 Priority populations vaccine update

➡ Phase 1B medical condition eligibility guidelines. ➡ Vaccination process for Ohioans with qualifying medical conditions. ➡ How providers should confirm eligibility of Ohioans with medical conditions. ➡ Continued vaccine access for long-term care facilities. ➡ K-12 program vaccination update.

COVID-19 Feb. 19, 2021 30 COVID-19 Feb. 19, 2021 31 Vaccination process for Ohioans with qualifying medical conditions This priority population includes an estimated 200,000 Ohioans.

Eligibility includes Ohioans born with certain These individuals will be Vaccination began this medical conditions, or who permitted to be vaccinated week for the final priority have early childhood by the enrolled population group eligible conditions that have vaccination provider of for vaccination during carried into adulthood, their choice who has Phase 1B. which put them at a higher vaccine. risk for adverse outcomes due to COVID-19.

COVID-19 Feb. 19, 2021 32 How providers will confirm eligibility

Hospital providers have been asked Ohioans who have one of the Providers have been asked to share to proactively reach out to patients qualifying medical conditions can the list of eligible conditions on their hospitalized in the past year for a receive the vaccine from their websites to help educate the public. qualifying condition to schedule the provider of choice. vaccination.

The State of Ohio is not requiring any Before vaccination, providers will additional documentation or proof of confirm with patients, either verbally eligibility; however, providers may or using an online or paper form, that develop their own procedures to they have one of the conditions. evaluate eligibility.

COVID-19 Feb. 19, 2021 33 Continued vaccine access for long-term care facilities

Governor DeWine has announced that The plan will outline The plan will Ohio's maintenance how nursing homes leverage existing COVID-19 vaccine and assisted living relationships program plan to facilities will move between nursing ensure residents forward to vaccinate homes, assisted More details will be and staff within new residents, new living facilities, and shared soon. nursing homes and workers, and the pharmacies that assisted living workers who did not regularly provide facilities have initially receive the them with continuing access vaccine but want to prescription drugs. to vaccine is nearly be vaccinated. complete.

COVID-19 Feb. 19, 2021 34 K-12 vaccination program updates

• 47% of Ohio • First-dose vaccinations for students were EARLY learning remotely. Ohio’s JANUARY K-12 staff are ongoing throughout February on a staggered schedule. • Second doses will be given at • Less than 15% of the appropriate intervals. Ohio students are TODAY learning remotely.

COVID-19 Feb. 19, 2021 35 How stakeholders and community partners can support vaccine efforts

➡ Educate people about the safety and efficacy of the vaccine. ➡ Help promote COVID-19 Vaccine Town Hall virtual meetings. ➡ Partner with local enrolled vaccination providers to help identify at-risk populations. ➡ Help older Ohioans register for vaccine appointments.

COVID-19 Feb. 19, 2021 36 Educate people about safe and effective COVID-19 vaccines.

Newsletter and Graphics and Talking points. website article artwork. posts. language.

Ohio Department of Health Vaccine Communications toolkit: https://odh.ohio.gov/static/covid19/vaccine-providers/communications_toolkit.pdf

COVID-19 Feb. 19, 2021 37 Partner with local vaccine providers.

Talk with your local health department or with a vaccine provider in your community. Find providers at: Ask how you can help them fill vaccine.coronavirus.ohio.gov appointments with at-risk, eligible individuals.

Promising Practice: Vaccine providers working with community organizations to fill appointments with eligible populations they serve.

COVID-19 Feb. 19, 2021 38 Vaccine appointment navigation and access.

Offer to help older Coordinate or offer rides Ohioans or those without for individuals to and internet access with from their vaccination registering for a appointments. vaccination appointment.

COVID-19 Feb. 19, 2021 39 Q&A: Your questions about Ohio’s vaccine plan Questions Resources Contact us

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COVID-19 Feb. 19, 2021 40 Send us your ideas

Next meeting: Submit your questions and March 5, 1 p.m. ideas to: Meetings now biweekly [email protected]

COVID-19 Feb. 19, 2021 41

OHIO VACCINE PREPAREDNESS OFFICE Feb. 26, 2021 WEEKLY UPDATE

PANDEMIC VACCINE NEWS & UPDATES THIS WEEK • Vaccine phase progression – During a press conference on Monday, Feb. 22, Governor Mike DeWine shared that because those ages 65 and older make up RESOURCES approximately 87 percent of all COVID-19 deaths in Ohio, the priority for vaccinations will be to vaccinate as many Ohioans in that age group as possible. No HOW TO ENROLL additional age groups are eligible for the vaccine at this time. Once the demand for the vaccine has been met for those age 65 and older, those ages 60 and older will Pandemic Vaccine become eligible. After a period of vaccination for this age group, those ages 55 and Provider Enrollment older will become eligible, followed by those ages 50 and up. Individuals in specific Information small groups that could have an increased risk of exposure to the virus may also potentially be included in the next vaccination phase. • Change in notification cycle for weekly vaccine allocations – ODH will now be PROVIDER receiving information about the following week’s allocations from the federal government on Tuesday afternoons. This change means you will receive your RESOURCES weekly allocation notices and reminders on Wednesday mornings moving forward. Pandemic Vaccine • Johnson & Johnson EUA hearing – A U.S. Food and Drug Administration panel Provider Resource Page will review Johnson & Johnson’s emergency use authorization request on Feb. 26 for its single-dose COVID-19 vaccine. If the FDA approves the request, and the FAQ for Health Providers CDC also recommends its use, the company plans to begin shipments immediately. Phase 1B guidance • Long-term care facilities maintenance program – Ohio launched its COVID-19 Vaccine Maintenance Program for nursing homes and assisted living facilities. Each month, facilities can host a vaccine clinic for residents and staff if there is the need LATEST LINKS for vaccinations. The program ensures that vaccinations in long-term care facilities continue for new residents and staff or current residents and staff who have now Product Information Guide for COVID-19 Vaccines and decided to be vaccinated. • Associated Products VMS 411 sessions to be held on Wednesdays and Fridays at 3 p.m. – Learn (Updated 2/17/21) more about Ohio’s Vaccine Management Solution (VMS) at an upcoming VMS 411 Session. These sessions will go over key questions and concerns, highlight best Checklist for Jurisdiction practices in capturing data within the VMS system, and capture provider feedback. Accounting for 6 doses of If time permits, there will be an opportunity for a question-and-answer period. Pfizer Vaccine (2/16/21) When: Every Wednesday and Friday, from 3-4 p.m. (ending Friday, April 2, 2021) Guidance for Providers on How to join: Maximizing Doses of Pfizer- Online using Teams: http://bit.ly/OhioVMA411 BioNTEch COVID-19 By phone: 872-215-2965 (Phone conference ID: 739 278 746#) Vaccine (2/16/21) One-click dial by phone: +1 872-215-2965, 739278746# COVID-19 Vaccine Guidance • COVID-19 Vaccine Town Halls underway - A communications toolkit is available to Transport to for your use to help promote the COVID-19 Vaccine Town Halls in your community. Homebound (2/16/21) Thank you for your assistance in spreading the word about these Town Halls, which will be livestreamed and available online on-demand, and can be watched on the Newly Updated Guidance on Ohio Channel after the events. The livestream dates and times are as follows: Transporting Moderna to Offsite Clinics (2/16/21) • Monday, March 1, 6:30 p.m. – Focus on concerns of Asian American and Pacific Islander Ohioans • Tuesday, March 2, 6:30 p.m. – Focus on concerns of those living in rural Ohio PFIZER RESOURCES Town Halls now available on demand: • Focus on concerns of Ohio’s African American Community Pfizer-BioNTech • Focus on concerns of Ohio’s Latino Community (en español) COVID-19 Vaccine Fact Sheet for Providers

Pfizer-BioNTech TALKING POINTS COVID-19 Vaccine Fact Sheet for Patients The most trusted voices when it comes to information about COVID-19 are an individual’s personal physician, medical experts, and emergency room doctors, followed by public health officials. • COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective. MODERNA • In the early stages of COVID-19 vaccine distribution, doses will be available in RESOURCES limited supply for specific critical populations as a part of phased approach. As EUA Fact Sheet for supply increases, COVID-19 vaccines will be available to all Ohioans who choose to Vaccination Providers be vaccinated. • Whether you hear myths on social media, at work, or from friends or family, there is EUA Fact Sheet for a lot of dangerous misinformation out there about COVID-19 vaccines. The truth is Recipients and Caregivers that COVID-19 vaccines are safe, effective, and rigorously tested. Ohio’s COVID-19 Vaccine Town Halls are designed to help you sift through the myths and learn where you can find reliable, trustworthy information about COVID-19 vaccines. VACCINE Learn more at coronavirus.ohio.gov/townhall. COMMUNICATIONS • While we know that many people in our community are eager to receive the COVID- TOOLKIT 19 vaccine, we must be patient while demand for the vaccine remains higher than the available supply. As vaccine supply increases, we will be able to vaccinate more This toolkit will be of those in Phase 1B, and eventually, as vaccine becomes widely available, all expanded with additional Ohioans who choose to be vaccinated will be able to receive COVID-19 vaccines. resources but is being • The vaccine has been shown to decrease the severity of illness in people who catch provided now to support this virus. Having a significant portion of Ohioans vaccinated will help us prevent your immediate needs. serious hospitalizations and death. RESOURCES FOR • The COVID-19 vaccine development process included several steps comparable with those used to develop earlier vaccines, such as the flu or chicken pox vaccine. THE PUBLIC The FDA and independent medical experts have ensured that every detail of these coronavirus.ohio.gov/vaccine vaccines are thoroughly and rigorously evaluated. Ohio's Phased Approach • Using all the tools available to help prevent the spread of the virus continues to be critical until a substantial number of Ohioans can be vaccinated. Continuing to wear Priority Populations masks and social distance will reduce your chance of being exposed to or Distribution Fact Sheet spreading the virus. Proper prevention measures — like wearing a mask, washing Phase 1B Distribution your hands, and practicing social distancing — coupled with the vaccine, will Graphic and medical provide the best protection from COVID-19. conditions • You should continue to wear a mask and practice social distancing after being Myths vs. Facts vaccinated. While the vaccine should protect you from becoming sick with COVID- 19, not enough is known about whether or not you can still carry the virus and COVID-19 Vaccines FAQ spread it to others. At this time, those who get the vaccine should continue to wear Safety and effectiveness of masks and practice social distancing. COVID-19 vaccines SOCIAL MEDIA POST IDEAS Trust the facts graphic

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