As distribution of COVID-19 vaccines across Texas continues, more Nueces County residents will be able to line up for their shots.
As of late December, officials are giving vaccines not only to front-line health care workers and nursing home residents, but also to people 65 and older and those with chronic medical conditions.
Here’s a guide to getting the COVID-19 vaccine in Nueces County.
Which locations in Nueces County are COVID-19 vaccine providers and how do I sign up?
The city of Corpus Christi and Driscoll Children s Hospital are operating a vaccination clinic at the American Bank Center when vaccines are available.
Nearly 5,000 vaccine doses to arrive in Corpus Christi Tuesday
Nearly 5,000 vaccine doses to arrive in Nueces county Tuesday
By: Patrick Johnstone
and last updated 2020-12-14 18:39:41-05
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas â Tuesday, the first COVID-19 vaccines will be distributed in the Coastal Bend, along with more than 224,000 doses being distributed to facilities in Texas this week.
According to the Texas Department of State Health Services
, CHRISTUS Spohn Shoreline will receive 4,875 doses of the vaccine, while Corpus Christi Medical Center will receive 975.
Staff members at CHRISTUS Spohn Shoreline are expected to be the first members of the community to receive the vaccine.