The NY Times published an article on September 2 detailing the CDC’s notification to public health officials in all 50 states that they should be prepared for a coronavirus vaccine. It will be distributed to health care workers and high-risk population groups, possibly in late October to early November.

As part of the state’s notification from the CDC, three documents were distributed detailing possible vaccination scenarios that might arise, program implementation action items, and program planning assumptions for various jurisdictions around the country. The scenarios are presented under the assumption that the two vaccines will be labeled as safe and effective for an emergency authorization by the FDA, but many experts are skeptical about the time frame.

The documents are linked below and were sent out on the same day that the CDC sent a letter to state governors urging them to begin preparation for vaccine distribution by November 1 of this year.

Aspen Cares, one of our Home Health providers, partnered with Lake Village Nursing and Rehab to give their patients a special photo shoot session. The patients then had the opportunity to decorate frames for their portraits and send them out to their families (as pictured above).

Shelly Rodgers of Aspen Cares said of the event: “This project really touched my heart, after weeks of planning and ensuring safety for both teams we were able to complete our first round of portraits. These residents were so excited to go outside and be dressed up. One just looked at the sky and raised her hands... another grabbed leaves and took them back inside with her. It is heartbreaking to see the decline in so many of these residents after months of no contact with their families.”

Thank you, Aspen Cares for this wonderful opportunity to spread a little sunshine in our patient’s lives!