Gardner hosts COVID-19 vaccination clinic for area first responders
Recipients included firefighters, police officers and EMTs from several surrounding communities
Gardner News
GARDNER More than a hundred first responders from across the region turned out to receive COVID-19 vaccination shots during a clinic at City Hall on Jan. 13.
Designated as the third priority group under the first phase of the state’s vaccination distribution timeline, the group receiving their COVID-19 shot at the clinic in Perry Auditorium included firefighters, police officers, EMTs and emergency dispatchers. Vaccine recipients, which included first responders from Westminster, Templeton, Phillipston, Royalston and Athol, must return the site within 28 days for a second dose of the vaccine for it to become effective.
Firefighters, EMTs and law enforcement officials from surrounding communities to receive shots
Gardner News
GARDNER First responders from Gardner and surrounding communities will be receiving their COVID-19 vaccination shots during a clinic at City Hall on Jan. 13.
Firefighters, EMTs and law enforcement officials have been categorized as the third priority group within phase 1 of the state’s vaccination distribution timeline.
Gardner Public Health Director Lauren Saunders said vaccinating local first responders is essential to maintaining public safety in the community.
“It’s important for first responders to get the vaccination because they are exactly that first responders,” Saunders said. “These are the people that show up for various types of emergencies and engage with the general public every day. It is important for both their safety and the safety of the general public that they be vaccinated and protected as best as possible from contracting the coronavir