Confusion sparks as vaccine distribution takes off in Shelby County
Elderly turned away from COVID-19 vaccination sites By Joyce Peterson | December 29, 2020 at 9:55 PM CST - Updated January 12 at 11:44 AM
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) -
UPDATE On December 30, the Tennessee Department of Health updated the coronavirus vaccine plan for the state. Here’s a chart breaking down the new plan. Tenn. COVID-19 Vaccine Plan (Source: Tennessee Department of Health)
Original Story
Just two days into it, there is already confusion about Shelby County’s COVID-19 vaccination program. Right now, only first responders and healthcare workers are supposed to receive the vaccine. So why were senior citizens showing up in droves?