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Vaccines to Nevada could be delayed because of severe weather

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Posted at 3:44 PM, Feb 15, 2021
and last updated 2021-02-16 02:21:58-05

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — According to a tweet by Nevada Health Response, there may be a delay of vaccine delivery to Nevada because of severe weather in other parts of the country.

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The Pfizer vaccines are mostly shipped from their primary site in Kalamazoo, Michigan, directly to the point of use.

The Moderna vaccine is being shipped from its distribution centers in Olive Branch, Mississippi, and outside Louisville, Kentucky.

The tweet asks everyone to be patient.