Local providers, pharmacies helping increase vaccine access in rural areas
Roughly one in four Tennesseans have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Increasing access is one way to help boost that number. Author: Grace King (10News) Updated: 6:43 PM EDT April 5, 2021
NEWPORT, Tenn. How close you are to a COVID-19 vaccine location depends on where you live. With limited appointments and high demand, that could impact your access too. In our rural areas, we re struggling to actually find enough providers to place the vaccine, Tennessee Health Commissioner Dr. Lisa Piercey told reporters on March 22. I think you ll see those coming online very soon.