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CONGRESSWOMAN STACEY E. PLASKETT ANNOUNCES $1.7M GRANT FOR V.I. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH
Washington, D.C,
July 1, 2021
For Immediate Release Contact: Michael J. McQuerry PRESS STATEMENT CONGRESSWOMAN STACEY E. PLASKETT ANNOUNCES $1.7M GRANT FOR V.I. DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH Washington, DC - Congresswoman Stacey E. Plaskett released the following statement with regard to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) awarding the Virgin Islands Department of Health with $1,726,970: “I want to thank U.S. Department of Health & Human Services and the CDC for granting $1.7 million to our local VI Department of Health for the purpose of helping deploy immunizations and vaccines for our children. As we continue to battle the effects of the pandemic on our community, more than ever we need to ensure that our children are safe. This funding will allow for increased and more equitable access to immunizations and vaccines by our children.” ### |