Vaccine Distribution Information for Republican-led States This document is a regional compilation of publicly available information for Republican governors’ COVID-19 state vaccination plans, including finalized state plans, additional state resources, governors’ press releases, and news articles. Updated sections are highlighted in yellow.

Southern Region

Governor (AL) • State Vaccination Plan: https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/covid19/assets/adph-covid19- vaccination-plan.pdf • Vaccine Allocation Priorities: https://www.alabamapublichealth.gov/covid19/assets/adph- covid19-vaccination-allocation-plan.pdf • Additional State Resources: o COVID-19 Vaccine Resource Home Page • Recent Press Releases: o COVID-19 Vaccination Available for Alabamians 75 Years Old and Older, First Responders and Law Enforcement (1/8/2021)

Recent News Articles • WHNT: Gov. Kay Ivey Confirms Plans to Launch Online COVID-19 Vaccine Registration, in Addition to Hotline (1/11/2021) • AL.com: Everything You Need to Know About the COVID Vaccine in (1/12/2021)

Governor (AR) • State Vaccination Plan: https://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/images/uploads/pdf/Arkansas_Interim_Draft_COVID- 19_Vaccination_Plan_10-16-20.pdf • COVID-19 Vaccination Plan: https://www.healthy.arkansas.gov/programs-services/topics/covid- 19-vaccination-plan • Recent Press Releases: o Governor Hutchinson’s Weekly Address (1/8/2021)

Recent News Articles • WREG: Governor Hutchinson Outlines When You Can Expect to Get COVID-19 Vaccine (1/6/2021) • KNWA: Changes Made to Vaccine Distribution Plans (1/14/2021)

Governor Ron DeSantis (FL) • State Vaccination Plan: http://ww11.doh.state.fl.us/comm/_partners/covid19_report_archive/vaccination- plan/vaccination_plan_latest.pdf • Additional State Resources: https://floridahealthcovid19.gov/covid-19-vaccines-in-florida/ • Recent Press Releases: o Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Four New Actions to Increase Vaccinations, Reaffirms Commitment to Putting “Seniors First” (1/4/2021) o Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Additional COVID-19 Vaccination Sites at Publix Super Markets (1/13/2021) Recent News Articles Vaccine Distribution Information January 15, 2021 Page 2 of 9

• WFLA: DeSantis Expands Publix Vaccine Program to More Florida Counties (1/13/2021) • WESH: Where to Get a COVID-19 Vaccine in Florida (1/13/2021)

Governor (GA) • State Vaccination Plan: https://dph.georgia.gov/document/document/georgia-covid-19-vaccine- plan/download • Phased Approach to COVID-19 Vaccination: See pages 18-22 of the state vaccination plan. • Additional State Resources: https://dph.georgia.gov/covid-vaccine • Recent Press Releases: o Gov. Kemp, Dr. Toomey Announce Plans for Phase 1a Expansion (12/30/2020)

Recent News Articles • WTOC: Phase 1A+ COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Starts Monday in GA (1/11/201) • WXIA: Kemp Gives Update on COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution (1/12/2021)

Governor (MS) • State Vaccination Plan: https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/resources/11290.pdf • Vaccination Timeline: https://msdh.ms.gov/msdhsite/_static/14,0,420,976.html

Recent News Articles • Clarion Ledger: State Department of Health: No New COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Until February (1/12/2021) • WMC: COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility Expands in Mississippi, But All Vaccines Are Now Allotted (1/13/2021)

Governor Henry McMaster (SC) • State Vaccination Plan: http://scdhec.gov/sites/default/files/media/document/COVID- 19%20Vaccine%20Plan%20Updated%20120720.pdf • COVID-19 Vaccine Priorities: https://scdhec.gov/covid19/covid-19-vaccine • Additional State Resources o COVID-19 Vaccine & Vaccination FAQs o Letter to Mission Critical Workers o Presentation: COVID-19 Vaccine Update for December 08, 2020 • Recent Press Releases o South Carolinians Aged 70 and Older Can Schedule COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments Beginning Jan. 13 (1/11/2021)

Recent News Articles • WSOC: SC to Start Taking COVID Vaccine Reservations for Those Ages 70 and Older (1/13/2021)

Governor Bill Lee (TN) • State Vaccination Plan: https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/health/documents/cedep/novel- coronavirus/COVID-19_Vaccination_Plan.pdf • Phased Approach to COVID-19 Vaccination: See pages 11-21 of the state vaccination plan. • Additional State Resources: o COVID-19 Vaccination FAQ Vaccine Distribution Information January 15, 2021 Page 3 of 9

o Getting the Second Dose • Recent Press Releases: o Gov. Lee Announces New COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility (1/5/2021) Recent News Articles • WATE: Releases COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment System (1/12/2021)

Governor (TX) • State Vaccination Plan: https://dshs.texas.gov/news/updates/Texas-Vaccine-Plan-10-16-2020- DRAFT-CDC-Submission.pdf • COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation Guiding Principles and Priorities: https://dshs.texas.gov/immunize/covid19/COVID_Vaccine_Principles_HCW_Definition.pdf • Additional State Resources: o Phase 1A Definitions o Phase 1B Definitions o COVID-19 Vaccination Web Page

Recent News Articles • The Texas Tribune: Texas Announces Sites for Next COVID-19 Vaccine Shipment (1/11/2021) • KXAN: Timeline: COVID-19 Vaccination Distribution in Texas So Far (1/12/2021)

Governor (WV) • State Vaccination Plan: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19/downloads/west-virginia- jurisdiction-executive-summary.pdf • COVID-19 Vaccination Priorities and Timeline: https://dhhr.wv.gov/COVID- 19/Pages/Vaccine.aspx • Additional State Resources: o COVID-19 Vaccination FAQ • Recent Press Releases: o Governor Justice Announces Vaccines to be Offered to All West Virginians Age 70 and Older (1/13/2021) o Gov. Justice: All Eyes on West as 100% of Vaccines Received to Date in Arms or Scheduled to be Administered (1/11/2021)

Recent News Articles • NPR: Why ’s Push to Vaccinate Against COVID-19 is Ahead of Other States (1/8/2021)

Western Region

Governor Mike Dunleavy (AK) • State Vaccination Plan: http://dhss.alaska.gov/dph/Epi/id/SiteAssets/Pages/HumanCoV/AlaskaCOVID- 19VaccinationDraftPlan.pdf • Vaccine Eligibility Priorities and Timeline: http://dhss.alaska.gov/dph/Epi/id/Pages/COVID-19/VaccineAvailability.aspx • Additional State Resources: o COVID-19 Vaccine Status Update Page Recent News Articles Vaccine Distribution Information January 15, 2021 Page 4 of 9

• Anchorage Daily News: 52,900 More Doses of COVID-19 Vaccine Will be Headed to Alaska in January (December 30, 2020)

Governor (ID) • State Vaccination Plan: https://coronavirus.idaho.gov/wp- content/uploads/2020/10/Idaho_COVID-19-Interim-Vaccination-Plan-V2-10-19-2020.pdf • Vaccine Prioritization: https://coronavirus.idaho.gov/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/When-can-I- get-a-COVID-vaccine-in-Idaho-011221-5.pdf • Additional State Resources: o COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation for Initial Distribution Presentation o Idaho COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Committee Meeting • Recent Press Release: o Gov. Little Updates Idahoans on COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout (1/12/2021)

Recent News Articles • KTVB: Idaho COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout Plan Now Aims to Include Ages 65 and Older in February (1/12/2021) • Idaho EdNews: Teachers and School Staff Cleared to Get COVID-19 Vaccine (1/13/2021)

Governor (MT) • State Vaccination Plan Executive Summary: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/covid- 19/downloads/montana-jurisdiction-executive-summary.pdf o Note: has recently elected Governor Gianforte and the full original vaccine plan submitted to the CDC was not available. Above is the executive summary found on the CDC’s website. • COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation Recommendations: https://dphhs.mt.gov/Portals/85/publichealth/documents/HAN/2021/HANUD2021-1.pdf • Additional State Resources: o COVID-19 Vaccination Plan Information • Recent Press Releases: o Governor Gianforte Prioritizes Most Vulnerable with New COVID-19 Approach (1/6/2021)

Recent News Articles: • KRTV: Tracking the Changes to Montana’s COVI-19 Vaccination Plan (1/8/2021)

Governor (ND) • State Vaccination Plan: https://www.health.nd.gov/sites/www/files/documents/COVID%20Vaccine%20Page/Covid- 19_Mass_Vaccination_Plan.pdf • COVID-19 Vaccine Priority Groups: https://www.health.nd.gov/covid-19-vaccine-priority- groups • Additional State Resources: o COVID-19 Vaccine Information Page • Recent Press Releases: o Department of Health Announces Update to COVID-19 Priority Groups (12/31/2020) Recent News Articles Vaccine Distribution Information January 15, 2021 Page 5 of 9

• KX Net: Vaccine Rollout is on Schedule in (1/4/2021)

Governor (OK) • State Vaccination Plan: https://oklahoma.gov/content/dam/ok/en/covid19/documents/vaccine/state_of_oklahoma_covid- 19_vaccination_plan.pdf • COVID-19 Vaccine Priority Population Framework: https://oklahoma.gov/content/dam/ok/en/covid19/documents/vaccine/COVID- 19%20Vaccine%20Priority%20Population%20Framework%20for%20Oklahoma%20-%2012-10- 20.pdf • Additional State Resources: o COVID-19 Vaccine State Update Hub o Vaccine FAQ • Recent Press Releases: o Governor Stitt Announces Teachers Moving Up to Phase Two in COVID-19 Vaccine Plan (12/17/2020) o Vaccinations Begin at Oklahoma Nursing Homes (12/22/2020)

Recent News Articles • Oklahoma State Department of Health Announces Vaccine Distribution Changes (1/13/2021)

Governor (SD) • State Vaccination Plan: https://doh.sd.gov/documents/COVID19/SD_COVID- 19VaccinationPlan.pdf • Expected Availability Timeline: https://doh.sd.gov/documents/COVID19/Vaccine/COVID_VaxAvailabilityTimeline.pdf • Additional State Resources: o COVID-19 Vaccination FAQ o COVID-19 Vaccination Education Plan

Recent News Articles • Sioux Falls Argus Leader: Among the Leaders in COVID-19 Vaccinations. Here’s why. (1/9/2021) • Grand Forks Herald: South Dakota to Rush COVID-19 Vaccine to Elderly, ‘High Risk’ (1/13/2021)

Governor (UT) • State Vaccination Plan: https://coronavirus-download.utah.gov/Health/COVID- 19_Vaccination_Plan.pdf • Vaccine Distribution Timeline: https://coronavirus- download.utah.gov/Health/Vaccine_Timeline.pdf • Additional State Resources: o COVID-19 Vaccine Webpage o COVID-19 Vaccination FAQ • Recent Press Releases: o Gov. Spencer J. Cox Announces Vaccine Eligibility for Utah Teachers, School Staff and Older Adults (1/8/2021) Recent News Articles Vaccine Distribution Information January 15, 2021 Page 6 of 9

• Deseret News: Utah Governor Announces New Vaccine Plan to Speed Up the Process (1/8/2021)

Governor (WY) • State Vaccination Plan: https://health.wyo.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Draft-2-WDH- COVID-19-Vaccination-Plan.pdf • COVID-19 Vaccination Priorities: https://health.wyo.gov/wp- content/uploads/2020/12/WDH_Phase-1a-and-1b-COVID-19-Vaccination- Priorities_12.30.20.pdf • Additional State Resources: o COVID-19 Vaccine Webpage

Recent News Articles • The Casper Star Tribune: Several Counties Prepare to Vaccinate Older Residents as State Works Through COVID-19 Vaccine Priority Groups (1/9/2021)

Governor (AZ) • State Vaccination Plan: https://azdhs.gov/documents/preparedness/epidemiology-disease- control/infectious-disease-epidemiology/novel-coronavirus/draft-covid19-vaccine-plan.pdf • COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation Recommendations: https://azdhs.gov/documents/preparedness/epidemiology-disease-control/infectious-disease- epidemiology/novel-coronavirus/vapac-recommendations-draft-proposal.pdf • Additional State Resources: o Director Cara Christ’s Overview of the Vaccine Distribution Plan • Recent Press Releases: o State Committee Prioritizes Those 75 and Older for Second Phase of COVID-19 Vaccination (12/28/2020) o Governor Ducey Issues Executive Order to Accelerate COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution in Arizona (12/30/2020) o Governor Ducey Announces $65 Million from CDC for Vaccine Rollout (1/8/2021)

Recent News Articles: • AZ Central: Arizonans 65 and Older Will be Eligible for the COVID-19 Vaccine Starting Next Week (1/14/2021)

Midwestern Region

Governor (IN) • State Vaccination Plan: https://www.coronavirus.in.gov/files/Indiana%20COVID- 19%20Vaccination%20Plan_%20Interim%20Draft.pdf • COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility: https://www.coronavirus.in.gov/files/Eligibility%201.5.21.pdf • Additional State Resources: o Vaccine Clinics by County

Recent News Articles • Indianapolis Star: to Roll Out COVID-19 Vaccine to Groups by Age, Starting with Those Over 80 (1/6/2021) • Indianapolis Star: Briggs: Indiana Chose the Simplest and Best COVID-19 Vaccine Plan (1/10/2021) Vaccine Distribution Information January 15, 2021 Page 7 of 9

• Indianapolis Star: People Over 70 Can Register for COVID-19 Vaccine in Indiana (1/13/2021)

Governor (IA) • State Vaccination Plan: https://idph.iowa.gov/Portals/1/userfiles/61/covid19/vaccine/V%202%20IOWA%20COVID- 19%20VACCINATION%20STRATEGY%2012_4_20_FINAL.pdf • COVID-19 Vaccination Planning Specifics: https://idph.iowa.gov/Portals/1/userfiles/61/covid19/vaccine/Vaccine_Brief_Vaccine_Dec3_2020 _Fin.pdf • Additional State Resources: o COVID-19 Vaccine FAQ o COVID-19 Vaccine Information Home Page

Recent News Articles • KCRG: Iowa Officials Lay Out Initial Plan for COVID-19 Phase 1B (1/13/2021)

Governor (MO) • State Vaccination Plan: https://health.mo.gov/living/healthcondiseases/communicable/novel- coronavirus/pdf/mo-covid-19-vax-plan.pdf • COVID-19 Vaccine Prioritization: https://covidvaccine.mo.gov/residents/#availability • Additional State Resources: o COVID-19 Vaccination FAQ • Recent Press Releases: o Governor Parson Announces Activation of First Tier of Phase 1B of ’s COVID- 19 Vaccination Plan (1/14/2021)

Recent News Articles • Fox2: Missouri Shares Phase 1B of Its COVID Vaccine Plan; Includes 65 and Older (1/14/2021)

Governor (NE) • State Vaccination Plan: http://dhhs.ne.gov/Documents/COVID-19-Vaccination-Plan.pdf • Vaccination Timeline (tentative): https://gis.ne.gov/portal/sharing/rest/content/items/7ea59e82dd524f94af6c2b27099c5538/data • Additional State Resources: o COVID-19 Resources for Health Care Providers and Related Audiences o COVID-19 Vaccine Information Page

Recent News Articles • KETV: Gov. Ricketts Says is Considering Adjusting COVID-19 Vaccination Priority Groups (1/14/2021)

Governor Mike DeWine (OH) • State Vaccination Plan: https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/static/docs/Interim-Draft-COVID- Vaccination-Plan-10-16-20.pdf • COVID-19 Vaccination Program: https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/wps/portal/gov/covid-19/covid- 19-vaccination-program • Additional State Resources: Vaccine Distribution Information January 15, 2021 Page 8 of 9

o Phase 1A Distribution Graphic o FAQ about COVID-19 Vaccines • Recent Press Releases: o COVID-19 Update: Vaccination Phases (1/5/2021) o Tweet from Governor DeWine re: School Personnel Vaccination (1/7/2021) o COVID-19 Update: Phase 1B Timeline (1/12/2021)

Recent News Articles • WKYC: Gov. Mike DeWine lays Out Plan to Begin Giving COVID-19 Vaccine for Those Ohioans Age 80 and Older (1/12/2021)

Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic Region

Governor (MA) • State Vaccination Plan: https://www.mass.gov/doc/massachusetts-interim-draft-plan/download • COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Timeline: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/covid-19-vaccine- distribution-timeline-phase-overview • Additional State Resources: o COVID-19 Vaccine Presentation o COVID-19 Vaccine Information Home Page • Recent Press Releases: o Baker-Polito Administration Outlines Vaccination Plans for First Responders, Provide Vaccine Update (12/09/2020)

Recent News Articles • NBC10 Boston: Baker Releases Details on Next Round of COVID Vaccination in Mass. (1/13/2021) • NBC10 Boston: See Where You Fall in Line for the COVID Vaccine in Massachusetts (1/13/2021)

Governor (MD) • State Vaccination Plan: https://phpa.health.maryland.gov/Documents/10.19.2020_Maryland_COVID- 19_Vaccination_Plan_CDCwm.pdf • COVID-19 Vaccination Priority Plan: https://covidlink.maryland.gov/content/wp- content/uploads/2021/01/COVID-Vaccine-FactSheet_1.6-1.pdf • Additional State Resources: o FAQ About the Maryland COVID-19 Vaccination Plan and COVID-19 Vaccination o Phased Approach to Vaccine Administration Graphic • Recent Press Releases: o Governor Hogan Announces Statewide Actions to Accelerate COVID-19 Vaccinations in Maryland (1/5/2021)

Recent News Articles • WBAL: Maryland Reviewing Latest CDC Guideline to Lower Age of COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility to 65 (1/13/2021) Vaccine Distribution Information January 15, 2021 Page 9 of 9

• WBAL: Maryland Moves to Phase 1B of COVID-19 Vaccine Plan (1/14/2021)

Governor (NH) • State Vaccination Plan: https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/dphs/cdcs/covid19/documents/covid19-vac- plan-draft.pdf • Vaccination Allocation Guidelines for All Phases: https://www.dhhs.nh.gov/dphs/cdcs/covid19/documents/covid19-vaccine-allocation-plan- summary.pdf • Additional State Resources: o NH COVID-19 Vaccination Planning FAQ o COVID-19 Vaccine Allocation and Administration Guidelines for Phase 1a New Vaccine FAQ

Recent News Articles • AP: NH Lowers Age Requirement for Next Vaccination Phase (1/14/2021)

Governor (VT) • State Vaccination Plan: https://www.healthvermont.gov/sites/default/files/documents/pdf/COVID19-VT-Jurisdictional- Vaccination-Interim-Plan.pdf • Vaccine Allocation Recommendations: https://www.healthvermont.gov/sites/default/files/documents/pdf/VermontCOVID- 19VaccineImplementationAdvisoryCommittee-12.31.20AllocationRecommendations.Final_.pdf • Additional State Resources: o COVID-19 Vaccine Planning Webpage o Vaccine Information for Health Care Professionals

Recent News Articles • VT Digger: Will Prioritize Age and Health in Distributing Vaccines in Next Phases (12/29/2020) • Seven Days: After Early Uncertainty, Vermont Plans to Vaccinate the Elderly Next (1/13/2021)

Note: Federal Resources • CDC Playbooks: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/imz-managers/downloads/COVID-19- Vaccination-Program-Interim_Playbook.pdf • FEMA Vaccination Planning FAQ: https://www.fema.gov/sites/default/files/documents/fema_covid-19-vaccination- planning_faq_11-19-2020.pdf • CISA Guidance: https://www.cisa.gov/publication/guidance-essential-critical-infrastructure- workforce • ACIP Recommendations: https://www.cdc.gov/vaccines/acip/meetings/minutes-archive.html • NASEM Framework for Equitable Allocation of COVID-19 Vaccine: https://www.nap.edu/catalog/25917/framework-for-equitable-allocation-of-covid-19- vaccine#resources

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