Georgia residents age 65 and up can now schedule appointments to get a COVID-19 vaccine, but actually getting one could be a challenge. GPB’s Ellen Eldridge has more.
Caption Gov. Brian Kemp updates residents about the supply of COVID-19 vaccine in the state. Credit: Screenshot GPB.org
Georgians have two COVID-19 vaccines authorized for emergency use, but the state has distributed roughly half of its supply as shots into arms. CVS and Walgreens completed their vaccine program and 99.5% of Georgia skilled nursing facilities in the state has started to transition the 40,000 doses previously reserved for CVS and Walgreens into the general allotment sent to providers and public health clinics, Gov. Brian Kemp said Tuesday morning.
Monday marked Georgia’s rollout of the coronavirus vaccine to those over 65 and to first responders. The day saw a slew of logistical struggles across the state.