Vaccinations of seniors continue, Atrium Health announces first COVID-19 vaccine trial
Vaccinations gain momentum across Meck County
By Caroline Hicks | January 7, 2021 at 6:16 PM EST - Updated January 7 at 10:20 PM
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - It’s a big week in Mecklenburg County as the first mass vaccinations of the public kicked off.
People in phase 1B Group 1, anyone 75 or older, are now able to get the shot by appointment only through the Mecklenburg County Health Department and Atrium and Novant Health.
The health department is vaccinating roughly 350 seniors each day and is fully booked through January with 5,000 appointments.
“We’re trying to work with our partners to make sure it’s readily available across all three organizations,” Mecklenburg County Public Health Director Gibbie Harris said.