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Wisconsin ready to begin distributing COVID-19 vaccines by mid-December, health officials say

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By: Associated Press

Posted at 11:45 AM, Dec 03, 2020

and last updated 2020-12-03 12:45:17-05

MADISON, Wis. (AP) — State health officials say Wisconsin is ready to begin distributing coronavirus vaccines by mid-December, when it hopes to receive nearly 50,000 doses.

Department of Health Services spokeswoman Elizabeth Goodsitt says the state will work with 97 local health departments and tribal jurisdictions, as well as health care providers, pharmacies, community-based organizations and other public agencies to distribute the vaccine.

Also Thursday, Gov. Tony Evers announced that Wisconsin restaurants and other small businesses affected by the pandemic will receive $45 million in grants.

Eligible businesses will get $20,000 by the end of the year.

Eligible businesses will be identified through state tax records and contacted by the Wisconsin Department of Revenue.

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