As we say goodbye to 2020, we must also look towards the many
changes that 2021 may bring. With COVID-19 cases still rising,
vaccines being introduced, and a new President likely coming into
office, 2021 is already poised to be an interesting year.
COVID-19
In regard to the COVID-19 vaccines in Texas, the first round of
vaccines have been allocated to health centers to begin the
vaccination process. This included a total of 224,250 doses for the
"Week 1 Allocation."1 Texas will
initially allocate COVID-19 vaccines based on the following
criteria:
- Protecting health care workers who fill a
critical role in caring for and preserving the lives of COVID-19
patients and maintaining the health care infrastructure for all who
need it.