Entire initial shipment of Moderna COVID- 19 vaccine doses arrive in Oklahoma

OKLAHOMA CITY — Oklahoma State Department of Health reported last week that all 66,200 of the initial expected doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine arrived in the state.

The Moderna vaccine does not require ultracold storage temperatures, and as a result, presents fewer logistical challenges than the Pfizer vaccine. This allows for more efficient distribution across the state to all regions and in…