Hours expanded for walk-in, same-day COVID-19 shots at Lancaster County Community Vaccination Center
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The Lancaster County Community Vaccination Center announced new hours Thursday for walk-in, same-day COVID-19 vaccinations, extending its evening hours by 30 minutes each day starting Friday.
“With a continued increase in vaccine supply, we now have the ability to offer our community members convenient options for getting their COVID-19 shot,” said Dr. Michael Ripchinski, site director for the Lancaster County Community Vaccination Center and chief clinical officer with Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health, lead healthcare partner for the Vaccinate Lancaster Coalition. “Individuals can now choose to either schedule their shot in advance or walk into our vaccination center on a first-come, first-served basis.”
Imagine paying for a service in advance, only to learn later that the service will not be provided. To make matters worse, the money you paid will not be returned.
Thatâs what happened to Lancaster cityâs bike-share program, Bike It Lancaster, in 2020 when low ridership and the COVID-19 pandemic led the company operating the program to fold.
The program was out $38,000.
âUnfortunately, Zagster went out of business, so the funds were not returned to the city or our sponsors,â Cindy McCormick, the cityâs deputy public works director.
Karl Graybill, who oversees the program for the city, said people called and asked about the bikes âbecause they needed them to get to work or meetings.â
The Columbia Market House will be the site of a COVID-19 vaccination clinic Sunday afternoon.
Although individuals 16 and older are eligible to receive the vaccine, minors will need a parent or guard to be present for the vaccination.
Saying it recognizes communities of color have been disproportionately impacted by the pandemic, Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health is hosting the pop-up clinic at the Market House at 15 S 3rd St. in Columbia.
Those eligible will be given the two-dose Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, with their second dose scheduled for May 16 at the same time theyâre inoculated Sunday.
Appointments for Sundayâs clinic are from noon to 2:45 p.m. John Lines, an LGH spokesman, said there were 95 appointments available.
17 FORT INDIANTOWN GAP, Pa. – More than 300 Pennsylvania National Guard members are currently supporting COVID-19 vaccination centers across the commonwealth.
Five teams, totaling about 313 Soldiers and Airmen, are at working at community vaccinations centers in Philadelphia, Lancaster, State College and Monroeville.
“Our Guard members are committed to serving their fellow Pennsylvanians by assisting with COVID-19 vaccinations,” said Col. Frank Montgomery, director of military support for the Pa. National Guard. “We are happy to be assisting our neighbors at several sites throughout the commonwealth.”
About 190 Pa. National Guard members are supporting two vaccinations centers in Philadelphia. About 150 of them are at a vaccination center at a school in North Philadelphia, and more than 40 are at a vaccination center at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Center City.
PA National Guard members vaccinating patients at Lancaster County Community Vaccination Center
Don t be surprised if you see a man or woman in uniform. PA National Guard members may be the person administering your COVID-19 vaccine or greeting you at the door. Author: Grace Griffaton (FOX43), Keith Schweigert (FOX43) Published: 6:01 PM EDT April 12, 2021 Updated: 5:24 PM EDT April 13, 2021
LANCASTER COUNTY, Pa. Many of the members have been involved since the very beginning of the pandemic, said Sergeant First Class Joel Bergey.
Bergey explains how the PA National Guard has helped throughout the pandemic. From setting up overflow hospitals to assisting with COVID-19 testing: They have had boots on the ground since the start.