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Members of the Mississippi Army National Guard administer a COVID-19 vaccine to elderly residents of Northeast Mississippi during a drive thru vaccination clinic on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, in the parking lot of the old Sears location at the Mall at Barnes Crossing. Vaccine distribution is still on track statewide, despite winter weather delays last week forcing many appointments to be rescheduled.
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Magnolia Center seeks funds after events canceled due to COVID-19
Magnolia Center seeks funds after events canceled due to COVID-19 By Branden Walker | February 18, 2021 at 10:28 PM CST - Updated February 18 at 11:07 PM
LAUREL, Miss. (WDAM) - A special-called meeting was held Thursday between the Jones County Board of Supervisors and members of the Magnolia Center as the center seeks additional funds after canceled events.
The Magnolia Center of Laurel sought any available funds from the state or the Mississippi State Health Department that could help the center after losing revenue from events canceled due to the pandemic.
Jones County chief administrative officer and board attorney Danielle Ashley discussed the meeting with WDAM.
Hattiesburg kicked off Vaccination Weekend Saturday
Hattiesburg kicked off Vaccination Weekend Saturday By Branden Walker | February 13, 2021 at 7:48 PM CST - Updated February 13 at 7:48 PM
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM) - Vaccination efforts continue in Hattiesburg Saturday as many residents made their way to the C.E. Roy Community Center to get their COVID-19 vaccination.
“I think today shows there’s tremendous demand for this vaccine and access continues to be the challenge that we’ll all have to work together to overcome,” said Hattiesburg Mayor Toby Barker.
The city of Hattiesburg partnered with the Mississippi State Health Department, Hattiesburg Clinic, and Forrest General Hospital to help those that don’t have access to the internet and or elderly get the COVID-19 vaccine.
How long can I wait to get a second dose of COVID vaccine in MS and how do I schedule it? Anita Lee, The Sun Herald
Jan. 26 With first-dose appointments for the COVID-19 snapped up almost as soon as they are available, some residents are concerned about being able to schedule second doses of either the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccine.
Mississippi State Health Department officials have assured residents that second doses are arriving in adequate numbers for timely vaccination of those who have received first doses.
A second dose of the Moderna vaccine should be administered no earlier than 28 days after the first dose, while the Pfizer vaccine requires a wait of at least 21 days. Second doses administered four days before the minimum time frame are still considered valid, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says.
How long can I wait to get a 2nd dose of COVID vaccine in MS and how do I schedule it? Anita Lee, The Sun Herald
Jan. 26 With first-dose appointments for the COVID-19 snapped up almost as soon as they are available, some residents are concerned about being able to schedule second doses of either the Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna vaccine.
Mississippi State Health Department officials have assured residents that second doses are arriving in adequate numbers for timely vaccination of those who have received first doses.
A second dose of the Moderna vaccine should be administered no earlier than 28 days after the first dose, while the Pfizer vaccine requires a wait of at least 21 days. Second doses administered four days before the minimum time frame are still considered valid, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says.