Western Tidewater Health District cancels two vaccine clinics; how they are handling limited supplies
The health district received 900 first-dose shots last week, but only 800 this week. Fortunately, second doses come from a separate allocation. Author: Allison Bazzle Updated: 11:13 PM EST February 2, 2021
SUFFOLK, Va. COVID vaccine shipments are shrinking in some places across the Commonwealth. The Western Tidewater Health District even had to cancel two scheduled clinics this week, leaving many people without appointments, and with a lot of questions.
Community members were commenting on Isle of Wight County’s social media post on Monday about the cancellations. Some commenters wondered when they would get an appointment, while several were trying to schedule a second dose.
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PORTSMOUTH, Va. - Portsmouth ranks last among the seven cities of Hampton Roads when it comes to vaccinating people.
Just under 4,000 people have been vaccinated so far, according to data from the Virginia Department of Health. That s a rate of 4,189 per 100,000 people.
By comparison, Virginia Beach has vaccinated more than 36,000 people at a rate of 8,165 per 100,000 people.
The Portsmouth Health District was unavailable to do an interview Tuesday and staff didn t respond to further questions about what s being done to bridge the gap.