Governor Announces Members of Connecticut COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Group – NBC Connecticut

The state has released the names of the members of its COVID-19 Vaccine Advisory Group, which will be responsible for advising the governor on distribution strategies and communicating with residents about the vaccine, Governor Ned Lamont said Friday.

The group's meetings are expected to start in mid-October and be open to the public.

The state Department of Public Health will oversee the group.

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