State says Shelby getting its fair share of COVID vaccine
“There is often a lag or backlog in reporting (vaccine dosage) data,” Tennessee Health Commissioner Dr. Lisa Piercey, seen here in 2020, said about shortages. “There has been in Shelby County, which makes it look lower.” (Mark Humphrey/AP)
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee denies that Shelby County is getting less than its share of COVID-19 vaccine, and he sent a letter to Memphis Mayor Jim Strickland Wednesday, Jan. 27, saying so.
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