State Senator Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) joins Republicans in sending the governor a letter demanding answers about the vaccine rollout. | Courtesy Photo
State Senator Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) joins Republicans in sending the governor a letter demanding answers about the vaccine rollout. | Courtesy Photo
Illinois' slow rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine is causing alarm among Republican lawmakers.
Several Republican state senators recently sent Gov. J.B. Pritzker a letter demanding answers about the poor distribution of the much-needed vaccines.
Sen. Jason Plummer (R-Edwardsville) is among the senators who sent the letter that also criticized the governor.
"After months of passing the buck, pointing fingers and failing to lead, the governor needs to explain why Illinoisans are once again not being prioritized under his administration," Plummer said in a statement.
The letter highlighted that of the approximately $540,000 vaccine doses provided to long-term care facilities, 20% were administered.
Residents at long-term care facilities account for almost 50% of Illinois' COVID-19-related deaths, the Republicans said in the letter.
"Illinois has fallen to a dismal ranking of 47th in overall vaccine distribution," Plummer said. "Leaving vulnerable, isolated residents unprotected and in the dark as to why their state government is not stepping up to ensure they have vaccine access. It's deplorable."
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