Myrtle Beach Fire Department receives approval to be COVID-19 vaccination site In South Carolina the next group in line eligible to receive a COVID-19 vaccine can now start making their appointments. That group is those who are 65 and older. (Source: WTOC) By WMBF News Staff | February 9, 2021 at 1:11 PM EST - Updated February 12 at 2:22 PM
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) – The Myrtle Beach Fire Department has received approval from the state Department of Health and Environmental Control to be a COVID-19 vaccine distribution site, according to information presented during Tuesday’s city council meeting.
Chief Tom Gwyer said the MBFD will be able to administer the vaccine once there is enough of it available. According to his presentation, the department will initially focus on employees as outlined by state phases before providing it to the general population in later phases.