Moderna vaccine being administered across Mississippi

Moderna vaccinations are happening at Methodist-Olive Branch and Mississippi National Guardsmen began receiving the vaccine too.

Coronavirus deaths and cases continue to surge in the magnolia state vaccinations are continuing across the state.

And for the first time, the moderna coronavirus vaccine jason fleener became the first person at methodist olive branch hospital to be vaccinated with moderna.

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He said his wife is currently hospitalized with the virus and it's a privilege to live in a time when a vaccine can be created so urgently to save so many lives.

Methodist got the vaccine earlier this week baptist memorial golden triangle also gave out the vaccine in starkville we'll show you tonight on wtva 9 news at five also the mississippi national guard administered the first doses of moderna's coronavirus vaccine to some service members.

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Guard leaders gave the vaccinations to members serving as first responders administering coronavirus tests throughout the state.

Mississippi is one of sixteen states identified by the department of defense to receive the moderna vaccine from its distribution allotment during phase ia.

There are 1,000 soldiers and airmen serving as coronavirus first responders.