Salisbury VA to vaccinate 1,000 vets By WBTV Web Staff | January 28, 2021 at 1:16 PM EST - Updated January 30 at 6:41 PM
SALISBURY, N.C. (WBTV) - Daniel Barrett says he has been waiting too long to receive his COVID-19 vaccination.
Barrett, a military veteran, finally had his moment.
This weekend, the Salisbury VA Medical Center hosted a mass COVID-19 vaccination event with a goal to vaccinate 1,000 veterans over two days Saturday and Sunday.
âBeing here today, itâs like Christmas,â Barrett said. âI mean, I have waited for this day for a very, very long time, and I canât wait to see a lot of people vaccinated. Itâs touched me deeply.â
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Salisbury VA hospital to host mass COVID-19 vaccination clinic
The Salisbury VA plans to vaccinate up to 1,000 veterans over two days as the state s rollout plan impacts more patients. Author: Hank Lee Updated: 4:15 PM EST January 28, 2021
SALISBURY, N.C. The Salisbury VA Medical Center will host a mass COVID-19 vaccination clinic with a goal to vaccinate 1,000 veterans this weekend.
The event, which is by appointment only, will operate from 8 a.m. until 4:30 p.m. on Jan. 30-31. Vaccinations will be given in the Building 6 gym during those hours for veterans who are 75 and older. Veterans who are front-line essential workers are also eligible to schedule appointments.