Vaccines intentionally removed from refrigerator at Grafton hospital

Advocate Aurora Health says person no longer employed

The person who left 57 vials of the Moderna vaccine out of a pharmacy refrigerator at Aurora Medical Center- Grafton, did so intentionally, Advocate Aurora Health said. Continuing Coverage: Coronavirus in WisconsinAfter an internal investigation, it was first believed to be human error.The person in question Wednesday admitted that they intentionally removed the vaccine from refrigeration. That person is no longer employed, Advocate Aurora Health said in a news release. More than 500 doses of the vaccine had to be thrown out. The Moderna vaccine can be out of refrigeration for 12 hoursAdvocate Aurora Health says it has notified the proper authorities. Sign up for coronavirus email alerts from WISNGet breaking news alerts with the WISN 12 app.Follow us: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTube

The person who left 57 vials of the Moderna vaccine out of a pharmacy refrigerator at Aurora Medical Center- Grafton, did so intentionally, Advocate Aurora Health said.

Continuing Coverage: Coronavirus in Wisconsin

After an internal investigation, it was first believed to be human error.

The person in question Wednesday admitted that they intentionally removed the vaccine from refrigeration.

That person is no longer employed, Advocate Aurora Health said in a news release.

More than 500 doses of the vaccine had to be thrown out.

The Moderna vaccine can be out of refrigeration for 12 hours

Advocate Aurora Health says it has notified the proper authorities.

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