COVID Vaccinator Lists Expanded

(St. Francois County, MO) The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is allowing more qualified professionals to serve as COVID-19 vaccinators. The Executive Director of the St. Francois County Health Center, Linda Ragsdale, says the new rules allow many newly eligible categories for vaccinators.

Ragsdale explains any professionals retired in the last five years can also help. There is a small amount of training involved. You can contact the St. Francois County Health Center at 573-431-1947. In St. Francois County approximately 18.9%, or about 13,000 members, of the population have been given their first dose.