YOUNGSTOWN — The city today is expected to vaccinate against COVID-19 about 225 people who are at least 80 years old.
Health Commissioner Erin Bishop told city council Wednesday that about 85 people in that age group had been vaccinated Tuesday and Wednesday. About 225 will be vaccinated today, 175 Friday and a handful on Saturday.
The vaccinations are given at the Eugenia Atkinson Recreation Center, 903 Otis St.
The city received 500 first-dose vaccines this week for those who are 80 and older. The state ordered vaccines for that age group to start this week.
Starting Monday, those at least 75 years old can get the vaccine.
“It’s been crazy getting people registered,” Bishop said.