Maricopa County is taking a whole community approach as it prepares for the arrival of the first COVID-19 vaccine, officials say.
“We have been developing detailed, multi-pronged plans in partnership with local hospital systems, fire departments, law enforcement, emergency management and other agencies across the county to prepare for a quick and efficient distribution of the vaccine as soon as it becomes available,” said Marcy Flanagan, director of Maricopa County Public Health Department.
At this time, vaccine manufacturers Pfizer and Moderna have applied for emergency use authorization; however, no vaccine has been granted either full or emergency use authorization, according to a press release.
