Delaware Moving Into 2nd Phase of COVID Vaccinations With Focus on 65+

WDEL says the state of Delaware will start offering COVID-19 vaccinations to people 65 and older under its Phase 1b stage of distribution. The Delaware Division of Public Health (DPH) said it spent the weekend developing an appointment-style registration system or vaccinations that it is rolling out today, with a priority for those 65 and older. "It is Delaware's intent to conduct large vaccination events efficiently and safely without the chaos that has been seen in some other states," stated DPH spokeswoman Jen Brestel. Inoculations for the Phase 1b population could be available as soon as this week once appointment slots are made available. "We need to get as many people vaccinated as soon as possible," said Sandra Gibney, a member of Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long's COVID-19 task force. "We use the honor system on some of these things. But the bottom line is to protect us all, we need to get the vaccination out."