Source: WCNC, 1/4/21

 The beginning of the Phase 1B coronavirus vaccine distribution marks the first time any member of the public has been eligible to receive the vaccine. Phase 1A, which began in December, was limited to health care workers treating COVID-19 patients and the staff and residents of long-term care facilities such as nursing homes. Each county will move from Phase 1A to Phase 1B independently in this county-by-county rollout. Factors contributing to the progress of phases including the available supply of the vaccine and the progress through the previous phase.

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