Why Horry hospitals didn t see surge in vaccine requests despite more eligibility
The Sun News 11 hrs ago Mary Norkol, The Sun News (Myrtle Beach, S.C.)
Apr. 1 Eligibility for the COVID-19 vaccine opened to all South Carolina residents 16 and older Wednesday, but Horry County hospitals didn t see the influx in appointment requests that some expected.
When phase 1b of the state s vaccine rollout began earlier this month, many hospitals reported being inundated with requests as the majority of the state s population was eligible for the shot. But with all adults over 16 cleared to get vaccinated, that pattern didn t necessarily continue.
Grand Strand Medical Center hosting COVID-19 vaccine clinic to accommodate canceled appointments COVID-19 vaccine (Source: WMBF) By WMBF News Staff | February 15, 2021 at 11:19 AM EST - Updated February 15 at 12:28 PM
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) – Staff at Grand Strand Medical Center announced a COVID-19 vaccine clinic is taking place Monday in order to accommodate all appointments that were canceled last week.
According to information from the hospital, the vaccine clinic is happening until 2 p.m. Feb. 15 for the canceled appointments, as well as to service those who are due for their second doses.
“We are running ahead of schedule already and look forward to administering second dose vaccines to others who are eligible today (Monday),” spokesperson Katie Maclay said.