Philadelphia Opens Third Standing Mass Vaccination Clinic Rudy Chinchilla
A nurse prepares someone for vaccination in West Philadelphia.
The City of Philadelphia on Saturday opened its third mass coronavirus vaccination clinic, with the aim of reaching traditionally underserved communities.
The newest clinic is located at the University of the Sciences in West Philadelphia, and the hope is to vaccinate as many as 500 people every Saturday. A second clinic at the same location is planned for when people need their second dose of vaccine.
“Getting the vaccine out to those at the highest risk is a top priority of the city, and we believe this clinic is yet another big step in helping provide easier access to vaccines to the residents right here in West Philadelphia and in the surrounding community,” Mayor Jim Kenney said Saturday during the unveiling of the University of the Sciences clinic.
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With coronavirus case counts on the decline, Philadelphia will loosen more pandemic restrictions next week, Health Commissioner Thomas Farley said Tuesday. Though he said he wouldn’t provide more details until later in the week, Farley offered one ray of hope for the spring: The Phillies may be able to host some fans at Citizens Bank Park on Opening Day. Officials have not yet determined how .