Mercy Northwest and Washington Regional are gearing up for the arrival and distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine.

• Mercy Rogers is set to receive 975 doses of the Pfizer vaccine, which will be given to those in COVID units and the ER, then administered to hospital staff starting Dec. 15 or 16. -Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

• Starting Saturday, Washington Regional will close the south portion of employee parking lot V to prepare for vaccine distribution. -KNWA/Fox 24