Feb. 4 Tryon Medical Partners could become the next Charlotte health care provider to offer COVID-19 vaccines, according to an email sent to patients. The independent practice received approval from the state Department of Health and Human Services, Tryon Medical told patients in an email Thursday. Tryon Medical still does not have any vaccines currently, the email emphasized. And the .
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In recent weeks, thousands of people have crowded stadiums and arenas in Charlotte for COVID-19 vaccines. But mass vaccination events like the one at the Charlotte Motor Speedway or Bank of America Stadium don’t help seniors who are confined to their homes because of a disability or illness, those with sensory issues or those who don’t have access to transportation.
“If you don’t have the luxury of having transportation at your beck and call to drive there, sit in a car and wait for a very long period of time, you’re not going to be able to participate,” said Corye Dunn, director of public policy for Disability Rights North Carolina.
Mecklenburg County vaccine rollout shows racial disparity; health officials work to improve equity
Data shows Black residents are getting the vaccine at a disproportionate rate compared to their white neighbors. Health officials promise they re working on it. Author: Hunter Sáenz (WCNC), Chloe Leshner (WCNC) Published: 12:19 AM EST February 4, 2021 Updated: 6:44 PM EST February 4, 2021
CHARLOTTE, N.C. North Carolina state health officials often say when you have a spot, take the shot. It turns out, that s easier said than done, because data shows Mecklenburg County s Black and brown residents are not getting a spot, or a shot, at the same rate as their white neighbors.
Feb. 3 North Carolina could move to begin vaccinating front-line essential workers within a month, Mecklenburg County Health Director Gibbie Harris said Wednesday. The state is currently offering vaccines to health care workers, residents and staff of long-term care facilities and anyone age 65 and older. The next group of people eligible to receive the vaccine, Group 3, includes front-line .
Super Bowl weekend is coming up and health officials are hoping people’s plans involve staying at home so it doesn’t become another super spreader event.