St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church offered more than 1,000 Pfizer first and second doses Saturday. Author: Eugene Daniel (WVEC) Updated: 10:43 PM EDT April 17, 2021
PORTSMOUTH, Va. It was a good day for Victor Smith. I am 100 percent vaccinated as of today, said Smith.
Smith received his second dose of the COVID-19 vaccine two weeks ago on April 3. In celebration, he volunteered to help others get vaccinated at St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church in Portsmouth. This is vaccine is important, he said.
Saturday, the church partnered with Hague Pharmacy and Hampton University for a COVID-19 vaccine and testing clinic. The free event offered more than 1,000 first and second doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine to people over the age of 16. People could schedule appointments or walkup.