Tarrant County Judge Glen Whitley ‘Frustrated’ With Delayed Vaccine Expansion

CBS Dallas/Fort Worth

February 2, 2021

FORT WORTH (CBSDFW.COM) – Plans for the UNT Health Science Center to lead a vaccine expansion in Tarrant County fell apart, prompting the county judge to express doubt the county would be ready if vaccine supplies suddenly increased.

The medical school in Fort Worth was expected to implement a broad vaccination plan it presented to the county in January. It emphasized partnerships with schools, churches, business and community groups to move vaccinations into more neighborhoods and address any populations that were underserved.

County administrator G.K. Maenius didn’t provide any specific reason in the meeting for why the county couldn’t come to an agreement with the school. Three experts from UNTHSC will instead now provide “guidance” to the county, under a consulting contract at a cost of $25,000 a month.

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