In the South, broad swaths of the public remain hesitant about coronavirus vaccines bostonglobe.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from bostonglobe.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Vaccine distribution update from Haywood smokymountainnews.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from smokymountainnews.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Haywood vaccine clinic moves to Lambuth Inn
Key Updates: Haywood County’s Mass Vaccination clinic will move this week to a new temporary location at the Lambuth Inn at Lake Junaluska due to a scheduling conflict at the Smoky Mountain Event Center. A separate press release on this change will be forthcoming. As always, this clinic is only for those with an appointment.
Where to find COVID-19 vaccine information:
For vaccine appointment or registration questions call: 828-356-2019
Please do not call the health department’s main number for COVID-19 vaccination questions, use the hotline number instead.
Vaccinations by the numbers:
Five more COVID deaths recorded in Haywood smokymountainnews.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from smokymountainnews.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Winter storms slow down vaccine progress
Widespread winter storms last week drastically slowed down vaccination efforts in Jackson County, which still has the lowest percentage of its population vaccinated of the four counties in The Smoky Mountain News’ coverage area.
Last week, the Jackson County Department of Public Health had expected to receive 300 first doses and to assist Western Carolina University in its inaugural public vaccine clinic, to be supplied with 500 doses. However, winter weather in other parts of the country delayed those shipments.
This week, JCDPH received 300 first doses intended for delivery last week as well as 500 doses intended for delivery the week of Feb. 21-27. Similarly, Blue Ridge Health did not receive any vaccines last week due to shipment delays but expects to get those doses this week as well as the 100 doses for Haywood and 100 for Jackson that are part of this week’s allocation.