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By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. 53,000 COVID vaccinations administered across Gwinnett, Rockdale, Newton counties Appointments can be made at local, state health department websites
COVINGTON, Ga. Gwinnett, Newton & Rockdale County Health Departments have administered 53,000 vaccinations and counting across the area.
Chad Wasdin, who serves as communications director and public information officer for the departments, said the number above was the cumulative total as of Tuesday, March 2. He said a breakdown of how many vaccinations had been administered per county was not available.
Georgians who are currently eligible to receive the vaccine, which will include teachers and school staff beginning Monday, March 8, can get the vaccine anywhere it’s being provided within the state, Wasdin said.
U.S. companies have been quietly toiling behind the scenes to get vaccines for their employees as soon as possible, offering to help government officials distribute the shot as a way to enhance the economic recovery that they depend on.
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By allowing ads to appear on this site, you support the local businesses who, in turn, support great journalism. Covington vaccination site s move to Conyers surprises some residents The Newton County Health Center, located at 8203 Hazelbrand Road in Covington. - photo by Submitted Photo
COVINGTON, Ga. Some Newton County residents were caught by surprise after state health officials recently moved the Covington site for COVID-19 vaccinations to Conyers.
One resident said it was done without enough notice and could pose a risk to eligible patients who must now travel 13 miles west for the vaccine.
Gwinnett, Newton & Rockdale County Health Departments on Jan. 18 moved one of its two vaccination sites from Covington to a site 13 miles west at the Rockdale Career Academy in Conyers.