Updated on April 6, 2021 at 8:24 pm
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The Boston Medical Center is taking responsibility for an error that allowed residents to get the coronavirus vaccine in Dorchester Monday even though they did not meet the state’s eligibility requirements.
The error in the pre-registration process resulted in people 18 and older getting vaccinated at the Russell Auditorium, according to a spokesperson for the hospital, which runs the clinic with other local partners. The issue has since been corrected. Download our mobile app for iOS or Android to get alerts for local breaking news and weather.
“The clinic has ceased vaccinations for that age group, and we are adhering to state guidelines in advance of full eligibility later this month,” BMC said in the statement.
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Show Transcript TODAY. MATT REED IS LIVE IN DORCHESTER WITH WHAT HAPPENED. MATT? MATT: WELL, RIGHT NOW PEOPLE 55 AND OLDER AND OF THOSE WITH ONE SPECIFIC HEALTH CONDITION ARE CURRENTLY ELIGIBLE FOR THE VACCINE. YESTERDAY A NUMBER OF INELIGIBLE PEOPLE SHOWED UP AND GOT THEIR FIRST DOSE OF THE VACCINE AND IT HAPPENED AGAIN TODAY FOR THE SECOND DAY IN A ROW, LONG LINE SNAKED OUTSIDE THE RUSSELL AUDITORIUM IN DORCHESTER, WITH PEOPLE, SOME NOT CURRENTLY ELIGIBLE FOR A COVID VACCINE UNDER THE STATE’S REQUIREMENTS, HOPING TO GET THEIR FIRST DOSE. JUST TO PROTECT MYSELF AND MY FAMILY. IT’S BEEN PRETTY DIFFICULT TRYING TO GET AN APPOINTMENT ONLINE. MATT: ON MONDAY WORD QUICKLY SPREAD ON SOCIAL MEDIA, THAT THE SITE WHICH IS RUN THROUGH A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN BOSTON MEDICAL CENT
Having trouble securing a COVID-19 vaccination appointment in Mass.? Here are some tips
By Amanda Kaufman and Christina Prignano Globe Staff,Updated April 6, 2021, 1 hour ago
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People entered the Hynes Convention Center COVID-19 vaccination site in Boston.Jessica Rinaldi/Globe Staff
As the COVID-19 vaccination rollout continues in Massachusetts, more residents are gradually becoming eligible to book slots while a limited number of appointments are available each week at the stateâs mass vaccination sites, pharmacies, and community health centers.
The outsize eligible pool coupled with varying amounts of appointments each week has set off a scramble for residents to book appointments for themselves or their loved ones.
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