Rowan County gives first COVID-19 vaccinations
Rowan County Public Health gave their first COVID-19 vaccinations (Source: WTVM)
By WBTV Web Staff | December 24, 2020 at 8:31 AM EST - Updated December 24 at 8:31 AM
SALISBURY, N.C. (WBTV) - Rowan County Public Health gave their first COVID-19 vaccinations to eligible staff on Wednesday.
The health department received the Moderna vaccine, which does not require the ultra-low cold storage.
It will require two doses spaced 28 days apart for each individual who would like to take it.
“We finally have a weapon to add to our three tools – wearing masks, washing your hands, and waiting six feet apart,” said Public Health Director Nina Oliver. “We are ready to administer this COVID-19 vaccine to those Essential 1A individuals who would like to take it. COVID-19 vaccination is not mandatory.”