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SA to open two new COVID-19 vaccination hubs in Adelaide if Pfizer supplies arrive
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The South Australian government will open two new COVID-19 vaccination hubs in Adelaide s northern and southern suburbs, pending sufficient supply of the Pfizer vaccine.
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They are expected to be dedicated Pfizer facilities, pending supply
The hubs are anticipated to open in early June
The hubs are expected to be located in the Playford Civic Centre in Elizabeth and in the old Masters site at Noarlunga by early June.
Premier Steven Marshall said both of the sites would be dedicated Pfizer facilities, pending supply of the vaccine from the federal government.