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Warner, Kaine announce $4.3M in federal funding to support COVID-19 vaccine distribution

Chris Graham
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U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine announced $4,387,500 in federal funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to the Virginia Department of Health to support COVID-19 vaccine distribution in Virginia.

“As more Americans receive one of the three COVID-19 vaccines, the supply of available vaccines still can’t meet the demand,” the senators said in a joint statement. “We are glad to announce that this funding will provide increased support to distribute vaccines equitably throughout the Commonwealth, and we remain committed to ensuring that every Virginian has access to the vaccine as quickly as possible.”

The American Rescue Plan included $7.5 billion to the CDC for COVID–19 vaccine distribution and administration, including support for State, local, Tribal, and territorial public health departments.




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Chris Graham

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Chris Graham is the founder and editor of Augusta Free Press. A 1994 alum of the University of Virginia, Chris is the author and co-author of seven books, including Poverty of Imagination, a memoir published in 2019. For his commentaries on news, sports and politics, go to his YouTube page, TikTok, BlueSky, or subscribe to Substack or his Street Knowledge podcast. Email Chris at [email protected].

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