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Missouri Pharmacies To Begin Getting Prioritized Shipments Of COVID-19 Vaccine

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Missouri Governor Mike Parson says pharmacies in the state will begin receiving prioritized shipments of the COVID-19 vaccine through a new State Pharmacy Program.

Starting next week, 15 percent of Missouri’s weekly vaccine allotment from the federal government will be allocated to the program, according to the governor's office in a news release.

The state has identified 161 pharmacies in 84 counties based on ability, location, and population. These pharmacies have the ability to administer 200 initial doses of COVID-19 vaccines per week.

You can find a list of those pharmacies at MOStopsCOVID.com.

Michele Skalicky has worked at KSMU since the station occupied the old white house at National and Grand. She enjoys working on both the announcing side and in news and has been the recipient of statewide and national awards for news reporting. She likes to tell stories that make a difference. Michele enjoys outdoor activities, including hiking, camping and leisurely kayaking.