(Indianapolis, IN) - The coronavirus vaccines are on the way.  According to the Indiana State Department of Health, Indiana should receive more than 55,000 doses next week.

The doses will distributed first to five hospitals next week, then will make it to 50 hospitals the following week.

ISDH officials said most side effects are similar to other vaccines and it'll be important for people to get both doses to ensure a high rate of immunity.  Dr Lindsey Weaver, Chief Medical Officer for ISDH, said any Hoosier wanting a vaccine should be able to get one by summer.  “This is incredibly exciting news,” she said.

49 new coronavirus cases were reported yesterday from La Porte County along with one more death.  The seven day positivity rate here now stands at 12.9 percent.