Whitehaven Community Living Center residents, staff among the first to get COVID-19 vaccine
Local long-term care facility among first to get COVID-19 vaccine By WMC Action News 5 Staff | December 14, 2020 at 9:51 AM CST - Updated January 12 at 12:46 PM
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - Residents and staff at a Memphis long-term care provider are anticipating the arrival of the coronavirus vaccine. According to a news release, Whitehaven Community Living Center will be among the first facilities to receive the vaccine.
Officials said the vaccine is expected to arrive at the facility this week.
The facility said the vaccination process is expected to take place over three separate visits from CDC approved pharmacy partners. The COVID-19 vaccine will require two doses over a few weeks to obtain maximum effectiveness.