Health Department moving Rockdale vaccination site to Springfield Baptist Second-dose appointments made at Newton County Health, Rockdale Career centers will be kept at new location COVID-19 vaccines produced by Moderna and Pfizer are currently being rolled out across Georgia and the entire U.S., though limited in supply. (Metro Creative Services)
Beginning Monday, Feb. 15, the Gwinnett, Newton and Rockdale County Health Departments are moving their COVID-19 vaccination site at Rockdale Career Academy to a new location at Springfield Baptist Church in Conyers.
The Rockdale Career Academy site will be used through today, Feb. 12, a news release stated.
Springfield Baptist Church is at 1877 Iris Drive SE, Conyers, GA 30013.
Jumping hurdles for a second dose of Covid-19 vaccine
Terri Lynn in Naples, Florida said that she had to embark on a repeat three-hour road trip for her second dose. Elsie Morales in New York said that her grandmother is still waiting for her second dose and it’s a week overdue.
Lynn and Morales are among some of the people in the United States who have faced challenges with scheduling appointments for second doses of Covid-19 vaccine.
“There is some confusion out there,” Lynn said. “I’m just telling my friends and people I know to stay focused and read what you can and empower yourself.”
Georgia Asian Times
February 5, 2021
Lawrenceville, Feb. 5, 2020 – Gwinnett County Government and the Gwinnett, Newton, and Rockdale County Health Departments worked together to convert the bottom floor of the former Sears building at Gwinnett Place Mall into a mass vaccination center that will accommodate immunizing up to 3,000 people a day as vaccines become available.
“GNR Health is thrilled to partner with Gwinnett County to provide a static mass vaccination site that is central to serve our county,” said Dr. Audrey Arona, district health director of the Gwinnett, Newton, and Rockdale County Health Departments. “We owe debt of gratitude to Chairwoman Hendrickson and her team for their contribution, including quickly readying the space for our use.”
UpdatedSat, Feb 6, 2021 at 8:39 am ET
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A coronavirus vaccine is given at Gwinnett County s new vaccination center. Inoculations are now available by appointment to health care workers, first responders, caregivers and residents over the age of 65. (Dot Paul for Gwinnett County Communications)
LAWRENCEVILLE, GA The heat is on to fight the coronavirus in Gwinnett County, and the Friday opening of its new mass vaccination center is just the beginning.
In a news release, county officials said the 80,000 square-foot vaccination site will begin this weekend to offer vaccinations from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., by appointment. The site will be open seven days a week.