HeraldReviewMedia's video: The Daily Chirp: Individuals Ages 65-to-74 Added To Phase 1B COVID-19 Inoculations

The state added individuals between the ages of 65-to-74 to Phase 1B. And according to Cochise officials, it’s causing confusion. Before we begin, some local history. In 1988 the United States Congress authorized construction of the Mount Graham International Observatory area, but there has been outcry from tribes of the Western Apache Nation and Native American groups, who consider the site to be sacred. Environmental groups also oppose it because the higher elevations are the last remaining habitat for the Mount Graham Red Squirrel. Today’s history is brought to you by Benson Hospital. Benson Hospital’s comprehensive rehabilitation team strives to get you back on your feet and improve your lifestyle. Offering Physical, Occupational and Speech therapy. For more information visit bensonhospital.org or call 520-586-2262.  Now, our feature story. That was Dr. Cara Christ, the director of the Arizona Department of Health Services. According to Alicia Thompson, the Cochise Health and Social Services Director Alicia Thompson, the main issue is that right now there are not enough doses to be put into people’s arms. On Thursday afternoon, a frustrated Thompson said health departments across Arizona had just learned of the state’s decision to add more people to the Phase 1B priority list. Thompson said her office has been flooded with phone calls from angry citizens who are frustrated and confused with the process. The Herald/Review has also been hit with a deluge of calls from readers who say they are having a tough time registering and getting someone to answer the hotline that was set up last week for people who are 75 and older. Despite the challenges, Thompson said she wanted to give a “shout out” to the teams that are administering the vaccine across Cochise County. She said so far 1,413 people 75 and older have been vaccinated. According to her, that group and that group only will continue receiving shots until Jan. 22. On Jan. 23, the rest of the individuals who qualify under Phase 1B, as well as people between the ages of 65 and 74, can begin getting inoculated. However, it will all hinge on how many doses of Moderna vaccine Cochise County receives. Thompson wants people to know that just because they’ve opened it up to more people does not mean they have the vaccines available. She said she wishes she could wave a magic wand and produce 50,000 doses of vaccine... but she can’t. Visit Nabur.myheraldreview.com   Now, we’d like to take a moment to highlight My Little Playhouse in Sierra Vista. Brought to you by ApexNetwork Physical Therapy. Voted Best of Cochise County 2020, ApexNetwork provides exceptional care to the Sierra Vista and Benson communities. Choose ApexNetwork for all of your physical therapy needs. To learn more, go to ApexNetworkPT.com. It was 10 years in the making, but Carla Reaves has opened the doors to My Little Playhouse, a place where children can have a safe place to play.  Half of the building is allocated as a play space for children, while the other half is a studio, where adults can take yoga classes, painting lessons and rent the space for birthday parties, meetings, or other gatherings.  My Little Playhouse opened its doors on January 9th. You can learn about their hours, COVID precautions and more by visiting us at myheraldreview.com. Before we go, we’d like to take a moment to remember the life of  Philip Charles Leader of Sierra Vista. Philip was raised in Chicago, Illinois and Winchester, Indiana. He graduated from Larkin High School and earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Phoenix. He went on to serve in the United States Army and was a veteran of the Vietnam war, where he served with the 1st Calvary Division. During his distinguished career he received numerous awards including, the Parachutist Badge, the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, National Defense Service Medal, and the Air Medal. He also served with both the 82nd Airborne Division and the 101st Airborne Division.  Philip married Naoma Leader in 1986 in Glendale.  As a young man, he supported the Salvation Army as a volunteer. He was also a member of the National Rifle Association, and the Pueblo Del Sol Country Club. Philip worked many years in corporate America in several different industries. He finally retired in 2010 as a Senior Director for CVS Caremark. He was well known and loved by his employees as not just a manager but as a leader, a mentor and counselor. Philip was an avid outdoorsman who loved to hunt, fish, travel, and play golf with his family and friends. He will be greatly missed. Thank you for taking a moment today to remember and celebrate Philips' life. Thanks for tuning in to the Herald Review podcast today, join us again on Thursday! For more information on any of the stories you heard about today, visit us at myheraldreview.com.