As demand for the COVID-19 vaccine begins to decline throughout the state, some local health officials say herd immunity may not be as achievable as they once hoped.
For nearly a year now, people have put their sights on reaching the point when enough people have antibodies from being infected or receiving a vaccine to ultimately stop the spread of the virus and end the pandemic. National leaders said that number could be anywhere between 70% and 90%.
Now, health officials are saying there’s no clear indication on when – or if – the country and smaller communities within it will reach herd immunity. Even after more than 50% of Americans have received the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, about a quarter of Americans still say they don’t plan on getting vaccinated, making large-scale immunity nearly impossible.
Pender County opens dedicated phone line for COVID-19 vaccine inquiries
Pender County dedicates phone line to vaccine updates By WECT Staff | January 21, 2021 at 4:54 PM EST - Updated January 21 at 7:42 PM
BURGAW, N.C. (WECT) - Pender County Health and Human Services now has a phone line dedicated to calls about COVID-19 vaccines.
Now, all inquiries about the COVID-19 vaccines and updates on the vaccination program should be directed to (910) 663-4200.
“The Pender County Health Department has taken thousands of calls,” said Pender County Health and Human Services Director Carolyn Moser. “This new telephone number will help us to better serve our residents.”