Teachers feeling hopeful after first dose of COVID-19 vaccine in Mecklenburg County
Teachers now getting vaccinated for COVID-19 in N.C. By Caroline Hicks | February 24, 2021 at 5:59 PM EST - Updated February 24 at 6:28 PM
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (WBTV) - It’s a big day for North Carolinians working in schools and daycares as they are now eligible for the COVID-19 vaccine.
Hundreds of teachers and other staff members rolled up their sleeves for the first dose of the shot at the Mecklenburg County Health Department clinic at Bojangles’ Coliseum.
“Seeing teachers walk in and out all day is awesome to see, I’m so excited,” CMS teacher Alex Kern said.
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February 23, 2021
CHARLOTTE, NC – On the verge of getting the vaccine, educators across North Carolina are preparing for their shot on Wednesday.
Governor Cooper issued an order allowing teachers to move to the top of Group 3 of the vaccination plan and receive the shot beginning Wednesday.
“I’m looking forward to getting it. It’s been a long time coming just to ease educators’ fears about being back in person,” said Jessie Molle, a CMS teacher.
She’s getting the shot on Thursday. She and other teachers worked together to get a coveted appointment.
“The phone number was busy repeatedly. The website crashed, so everyone was calling,” said Molle.
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