Gov. Little holds town hall Tuesday

BOISE, Idaho (KIFI/KIDK) - UPDATE: Vaccines will eventually be coming to Idaho soon.

Governor Brad Little is setting his plan for distributing the expected shots.

During his town hall meeting with the AARP, he laid out the 4-phased vaccine plan.

The first parts, 1A through C, include healthcare workers, then public safety officials like police and corrections staff,.

The final part of phase 1 will target "critical infrastructure' like food processors, grocery stores and national guard.

Dave Jeppesen, director, Idaho Department of Health and Welfare said the rest of the plan is  a work in progress, but there is a basic plan in place already.

"Phase 2,3 and 4 are not finalized. We believe phase two will be focused on older adults, those with underlying medical conditions and other people in congregate living settings other than long care living centers. Phase three broad immunizations of other workers, young adults. and Phase 4 is for anybody else that's left."

Governor Little also spoke about how COVID-19 is more deadly than the flu. He estimates we may return to "normal life" by June at the latest.

ORIGINAL: You can participate in an hour long statewide telephone town hall with Governor Brad Little Tuesday at noon (MDT). 

You can join by:

• dialing toll-free 866-767-0637 at the time of the call
• registering to be called in advance at https://vekeo.com/aarpidaho/
• streaming live at www.facebook.com/aarpidaho

This is an interactive forum and participants are encouraged to call and speak directly with Governor Little.

Questions may also be submitted ahead of time via email at aarpid@aarp.org.

This call is open to everyone whether they are an AARP member or not. All topics callers may have related to the coronavirus pandemic or election will be addressed.