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<p class="MsoNormal">Hi everyone,<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">We’ve received several questions regarding how libraries and library workers fit into the state’s plans for distributing COVID-19 vaccinations. We don’t have any specific information about libraries, but we wanted to share with you what
we do know. This message is long, but hopefully it provides you with helpful information to share with your staff and decisionmakers.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">The state has a website specifically about <a href="https://covidvaccine.oregon.gov/">
COVID-19 vaccines in Oregon</a>. The page includes information about the various vaccines that are being developed, plans for distribution, the state’s stock of vaccines, and more. The
<a href="https://covidvaccine.oregon.gov/#prioritization">prioritization</a> section indicates how the state plans to distribute the vaccine and how it will be prioritized, including the detailed
<a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oha/covid19/Documents/COVID-19-Vaccination-Plan-Oregon.pdf">
draft vaccination plan</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Page 43 of the plan shows the phased approach the state is taking for distribution. The phases are based on the number of vaccine does available. The
<a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oha/PH/PREVENTIONWELLNESS/VACCINESIMMUNIZATION/IMMUNIZATIONPARTNERSHIPS/Pages/COVID-19-Vaccine-Advisory-Committee.aspx">
Vaccine Advisory Committee</a> will advise OHA on equitable vaccine sequencing. We’re currently in phase 1-A. Here are the populations who’ll be getting vaccinated in the different phases.
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><i>Phase 1</i> (potentially limited does available). Further details about Phase 1 are available in the
<a href="https://sharedsystems.dhsoha.state.or.us/DHSForms/Served/le3527.pdf">Phase 1a Vaccine Sequencing Plan</a> and the
<span style="color:red"><a href="https://sharedsystems.dhsoha.state.or.us/DHSForms/Served/le3527b.pdf">Phase 1a Sequencing Update</a></span>.<o:p></o:p></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1"><i>1-A:</i> Health care personnel, long-term care facility residents<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo1">1-<i>B:</i> Other essential workers*, people at risk for COVID-19 due to underlying health conditions, people ages 65+<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><i>Phase 2</i> (large number of does available): Remainder of phase 1 populations, critical populations**, general population<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1"><i>Phase 3
</i>(continued vaccination): Expansion of work done with populations in phase 2.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Many counties have their own vaccine distribution plans, which may include information more specific to your community. We highly recommend that you check out the websites of your
<a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oha/ph/ProviderPartnerResources/LocalHealthDepartmentResources/Pages/lhd.aspx">
local public health department</a> to see if a county-specific plan is available.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">We also wanted to let you know that the State Library, along with all of the other state agencies, were asked for information about our stakeholders (i.e. all of you) for consideration by the Vaccine Advisory Committee. Here are the key
points that the we shared:<o:p></o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">Library workers are in varied environments depending on the type of library and nature of the position.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">Some libraries may be under pressure from local decisionmakers to open up more widely than is safe to do so.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">Some library facilities do not allow for safe physical distancing.<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">Many libraries offer virtual services and curbside pick-up, but there are important services that are not being offered while library buildings are closed (e.g. public/student computers).<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="margin-left:0in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo2">While not in the category of frontline health workers or essential retail such as grocery stores, libraries play an important role in supporting students and workforce development.<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal">We will keep you posted if we find out more information. In the meantime, all of us here at the State Library appreciate everything that you’ve been doing for your communities<span style="color:red">
</span>during the pandemic. Please let us know if we can answer any further questions.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Stay safe, stay healthy,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Buzzy<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">* Unfortunately, the vaccine documentation does not clearly define<span style="color:red">
</span>“essential workers”. Sections 3 and 4 of the <a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oha/covid19/Documents/COVID-19-Vaccination-Plan-Oregon.pdf">
vaccination plan</a> give some suggestions, if you’re interested.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">** See section 4 of the <a href="https://www.oregon.gov/oha/covid19/Documents/COVID-19-Vaccination-Plan-Oregon.pdf">
vaccination plan</a> for a list of critical populations.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:"Century Gothic",sans-serif;color:black">Buzzy Nielsen</span></b>, MPP, MSI<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height:115%">Program Manager, Library Support & Development Services<o:p></o:p></p>
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