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Citing waning demand for vaccination appointments at some of its distribution locations, the county threw the doors open wide Tuesday, announcing no-appointment-necessary, walk-in availability at a wide range of locations across the region.
The county health department announced the bold step midday Tuesday just after the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention tweaked mask-wearing guidance, stating that those who are fully vaccinated need not wear masks outdoors unless they are in crowds.
In an email, county communications director Mike Workman said that appointments have recently filled more slowly, influencing the decision to open up to walk-ins.
“In recent days, appointments have not filled until that same afternoon,” Workman said, adding that a site at San Diego State University had 1,000 open slots Tuesday.