First District Congressman James Comer says some members of the House of Representatives in Washington D.C. have reached out to Governor Andy Beshear and expressed their frustration with the COVID-19 vaccination distribution in rural areas of Kentucky.
According to Comer, there are several Congressional Districts in western and eastern Kentucky where the COVID-19 vaccine has not been distributed. He says the Trump administration set up the COVID-19 vaccine distribution plan where it would be administered by the states; however, he points out those who live in the cities are getting vaccinated quicker than those who live in rural areas.
click to download audioHe says the problem with the vaccine distribution in Kentucky is Governor Beshear is using chain pharmacies instead of independent drug stores.
click to download audioCongressman Comer says they encouraged Governor Beshear last week to have a plan more like West Virginia and rely on independent pharmacies to play a big role in getting people vaccinated.
Comer also says some counties have executed the vaccination distribution plan better than others, but he adds it’s going to take a long time to get everyone vaccinated in the commonwealth.
click to download audioComer encourages everyone to get the COVID-19 vaccine. He says he hasn’t taken the vaccine yet because he is waiting until others in nursing homes, teachers, and those who are older than himself or have underlying health conditions get vaccinated.