Health department opens fifth mass vaccination site in South Philadelphia
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City officials discuss opening of fifth Philadelphia vaccination site
Mayor Kenney and Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley discuss the city s opening of a fifth vaccination site.
PHILADELPHIA - The Philadelphia Health Department on Wednesday opened its fifth mass vaccination clinic in an effort to deliver COVID-19 shots to traditionally underserved communities.
The new site, located at the Grand Yesha Ballroom on Snyder Avenue, opened has the capacity to administer up to 500 vaccinations a day, according to the health department.
Those looking to get vaccinated can pre-register at the clinic or by visit Philadelphia s website. Officials said walk-up appointments will be available at community clinics on days when pre-registered appointments are not full.
President Joe Biden used his first prime-time address to outline his plan Thursday night to make all adults vaccine-eligible by May 1 and get the country closer to normal by the Fourth of July, offering Americans fresh hope and appealing for their help. It s hope. It s like we re going to be through this soon, said Edward Onorato of South Philadelphia. I like to be confident that we can do that, said Javari Cherry of Northeast Philadelphia.
Others aren t as optimistic. I don t think that s going to happen, we re so far behind as it is, said Douglas Johnson of Center City.
The timing and message behind his address may also lift spirits in the suburban counties outside of the city.
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While Philadelphia’s Health Department failed to exercise due diligence and ignored numerous red flags before asking Philly Fighting COVID to run its mass vaccination clinic, Health Commissioner Dr. Thomas Farley did not violate any laws during the city’s partnership with the group, according to a new report from Inspector General Alexander DeSantis.