Since Pfizer-BioNTech began shipping vaccines Dec. 13, New Mexico has received 49,625 doses, and distributed 41,075 of those to frontline workers. According to Collins, the state is still in the middle of Phase 1A of the vaccine rollout. While there is not a solid timeline on exactly when New Mexico will move to Phase 2, or even Phase 1B, the goal is to begin moving to later phases by late January. Source: State updates COVID-19 vaccine rollout | Updates | taosnews.com

Source: Singapore begins national Covid-19 vaccination programme | South China Morning Post

Source: San Antonio health leaders clear up confusion surrounding coronavirus vaccine access | kens5.com

Covid-19 has disrupted life across India as we know it. Response to this pandemic has impacted other health services of which tuberculosis is the most significant. With similar clinical symptoms, TB and Covid-19 present a deadly mix for India’s health system. TB, though curable, remains India’s severest health crisis killing over 1,200 Indians daily with delays in diagnosis, treatment, access and possibly increased suffering, mental health issues for those affected.

The TB programme and its services have been badly hit in the Covid-19 pandemic. Our recent analysis of on-ground cases and reports reveal that both diagnosis and treatment are significantly affected.

Source: Even as Covid-19 is still around, tuberculosis remains India’s biggest health crisis

New Delhi and other major cities across India on Thursday (Dec 31) ordered curfews for New Year’s Eve as they stepped up efforts to head off a new coronavirus wave.

In the capital, the curfew would run for two days from 11pm until 6am with gatherings limited to five people even before the shutdown, authorities said.

Normally, tens of thousands of revellers pack central Delhi to see in the New Year.

But with frantic efforts being made to track thousands of people who have recently returned from Britain because of the new coronavirus strain, the city of 20 million people joined a growing number of Indian states that have imposed draconian restrictions on New Year gatherings.

Source: Delhi leads India’s COVID-19 clampdown on New Year events – CNA

Director of Operations Dusty Warden told ABC-7 they received notice of the shipment on Dec. 22. By the next day, they received the thousands of doses of the vaccine. The clinics were scheduled to be closed the next day for the holidays. (no one thought that altering holiday schedule was important to public health)

Warden told ABC-7 they used the two weeks to train staff, alert the public and ensure they had a “well-thought-out process” before they were ready to administer the vaccines. (they knew vaccines were coming so why weren’t they already trained?)

Immunize El Paso this week started accepting appointments for the 2,000 vaccine doses they received. The appointments are all booked and will be spread out between their clinics.

They do not know when they will receive another shipment.

Source: Thousands of virus vaccines sent to an El Paso clinic won’t be administered for 2 weeks – KVIA

Source: NCDHHS: NCDHHS Shares Updated Rollout Plan for COVID-19 Vaccinations

Most entertainment productions will remain on hiatus until the second or third week of January if not later. This means that the number of our member performers working on sets right now is reduced. Our safety protocols ensure appropriate precautions for the holiday hiatus period including additional time for testing prior to the resumption of production.

To ensure the utmost safety, we are in close contact with our sister unions and guilds, the industry, our expert epidemiologists, industrial sanitation specialists, public health officials, member leaders and staff. We remain focused on ensuring the safest possible work environment and protocols for SAG-AFTRA members.

Source: An Important Message About the Recent Surge of COVID-19 | SAG-AFTRA

HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. For four years, Steve Neher was a Nurse Practitioner with NaphCare. He treated patients at the Falkenburg Road Jail with the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.

As a nurse practitioner, Steve worked in a variety of roles providing patient care.

Health Service Administrator for NaphCare, Inc. Jeff McIntyre told 8 On Your Side in an email:

“Steve was a passionate frontline hero who will be greatly missed. He brought enthusiasm and an incredible sense of humor into everything he did – whether caring for a patient or mentoring a colleague, Steve put a smile on everyone’s face and made them feel important. The NaphCare family mourns with Steve’s family at the loss of our colleague and friend. And we thank all of our frontline heroes for their bravery and dedication every day.”

Source: Family, community mourns local nurse practitioner who lost battle with COVID-19 | WFLA

Source: Peer-reviewed report on Moderna COVID-19 vaccine publishes | National Institutes of Health (NIH)