Registered pharmacist Ken Ramey with CFS prepares to give a COVID-19 vaccine Thursday January 21, 2021 in the Vero Beach Islands supported and independent senior living community in Vero Beach, Florida. on average, one death in every five assisted living residents with COVID-19 in states that provided data. That compares to one death in every 40 people with the virus in the general population.
MADISON, Delete. (AP) – Wisconsinites can apply online later this month to get their coronavirus vaccinations.
The state is working with Microsoft to set up an online submission system. Wisconsin Public Radio reports that the system will launch in 10 communities on Feb. 15.
The state’s plan is to use those communities as a test of the software before the system is rolled out statewide.
Deputy Health Secretary Julie Willems van Dijk says users will answer questions about their age and occupation to see if they qualify. If they aren’t, they’ll go on a waiting list to be notified when they’re eligible.
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