May 06, 2021

Manchin: American Rescue Plan Increased COVID-19 Vaccinations In West Virginia

Video of Senator Manchin’s statement on the impact of the American Rescue Plan on COVID-19 vaccinations in West Virginia can be found here

Charleston, WV – Today, U.S. Senator Joe Manchin (D-WV) provided an update on the number of West Virginians who have received the COVID-19 vaccine and the American Rescue Plan’s impact on vaccination distribution and administration throughout the state. 31% of West Virginians are fully vaccinated and 36% of have received at least one dose.

“West Virginia has led by example and set the pace for the rest of the country in safe, effective COVID-19 vaccine distribution and administration. As of today, 31% of West Virginians are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and 36% of West Virginians have received at least one dose. This is great news for our state and I am so proud of the continued efforts across the state to provide a COVID-19 vaccine to every West Virginian who wants one. Funding from the American Rescue Plan has greatly helped our state expand its efforts to provide COVID-19 vaccinations, especially by distributing funds directly to local healthcare providers who can promote and distribute the COVID-19 vaccine within their own communities. I will continue to support health centers and healthcare providers as they work to administer and distribute COVID-19 vaccines to West Virginians.”

American Rescue Plan Impacts on COVID-19 Vaccinations in West Virginia

  • In April, Senator Manchin announced West Virginia is receiving $28,436,500 for the West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources to support and expand COVID-19 vaccine programs across West Virginia. 60% of these funds go directly to local health departments, community-based organizations and community health centers. Additionally, 75% of total funding must focus on programs to increase COVID-19 vaccine access and acceptance among racial and ethnic minority groups.
  • In March, Senator Manchin announced West Virginia is receiving $82,842,125 in funding to support 28 health centers across West Virginia. This funding was used to help expand COVID-19 vaccinations at health centers. In April, Senator Manchin announced that all Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) funded health centers and look-alike health centers in West Virginia have been invited to participate in the COVID-19 Vaccine Program, which allows the 31 health centers in West Virginia to order COVID-19 vaccine doses directly from the federal government.

A video of Senator Manchin’s statement on the impact of the American Rescue Plan on COVID-19 vaccinations in West Virginia can be found here.

To learn more about the American Rescue Plan funding and benefits for West Virginia, click here.

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