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RAEFORD, N.C. (WTVD) Long lines stemming from a Raeford COVID-19 testing site is causing concern for some residents.
The long lines form along Southern Avenue as early as 6 a.m. for testing that begins at 7:30 a.m. and residents living there have had enough. Really angry because I think they could have a better situation as far as how they handle business, said Cassandra McGregor.
Garage door footage shows why McGregor and her husband Vincent can t properly pull out their driveway. The Raeford resident said the line outside Goshen Medical is made up of drivers waiting to be tested for COVID-19.
FAYETTEVILLE
The first COVID-19 vaccine doses arrived in bulk to Fayetteville Tuesday morning. This the day we begin to turn the tide. This is the day we begin to fight back against COVID-19, said Cape Fear Valley Health CEO Mike Nagowski. I wanted to demonstrate to our entire workforce and community that we believe in this vaccine.
Nagowski told ABC11 this first shipment contains about 5,000 doses. Although he s not mandating staffers take it, he s encouraging it. This vaccination in the fight against COVID-19 is highly anticipated.
Three of Cape Fear Valley health hospitals are among the first in the Sandhills to get the initial round of doses. This first round includes front line workers in the medical center s emergency department and COVID inpatient units like Dr. Chima who understands the fear associated with this vaccine and communities of color.