The Connecticut Department of Public Health sent out a survey, to Connecticut practicing health care providers not already enrolled in the Connecticut Vaccine Program (CVP), to assess interest in administering the COVID-19 vaccine. The survey is to be completed at the practice level and not for each individual provider. Provider practices already enrolled in the (CVP are being asked to complete a separate survey.

Although it is not yet known which vaccine(s) will be approved. DPH has provided the following phased approach for the distribution of a COVID-19 vaccination. 

Phase 1

• Distribution may begin as early as November 2020
• Doses will be very limited
• Dispensing will be characterized by highly targeted administration to critical workforce and the staff and residents of long-term care and assisted living facilities.
• Most community-based providers will not have an active role during this phase.

Phase 2

• A large number of doses will become available.
• Broad administration will be required to achieve population level immunity.
• Community-based providers will play a key role.