Second doses will be offered to those who got vaccinated at Sycamore View Road and Lindenwood Christian Church from December 28 through January 3, 2021.
Confusion sparks as vaccine distribution takes off in Shelby County
Elderly turned away from COVID-19 vaccination sites By Joyce Peterson | December 29, 2020 at 9:55 PM CST - Updated January 12 at 11:44 AM
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) -
UPDATE On December 30, the Tennessee Department of Health updated the coronavirus vaccine plan for the state. Here’s a chart breaking down the new plan. Tenn. COVID-19 Vaccine Plan (Source: Tennessee Department of Health)
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Just two days into it, there is already confusion about Shelby County’s COVID-19 vaccination program. Right now, only first responders and healthcare workers are supposed to receive the vaccine. So why were senior citizens showing up in droves?
Health department vaccine rollout continues for first responders
Shelby County first responders receive vaccine By Brandon Richard | December 29, 2020 at 7:14 PM CST - Updated January 12 at 11:45 AM
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) - The Shelby County Health Department continues its vaccination rollout.
This week, itâs administering vaccines to frontline health care workers and first responders like police, fire and EMT personnel.
Theyâre among the first to get the vaccine because the nature of their jobs means they must encounter different people day-to-day.
First responders receive first dose of vaccine today
âOnly those who are invited or fall in that category can get vaccinated at those two sites,â said Shelby County Health Department Director Dr. Alisa Haushalter.
Westyâs hosting annual free Christmas dinner Westy s By WMC Action News 5 Staff | December 22, 2020 at 2:49 PM CST - Updated December 22 at 2:53 PM
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) -Westyâs, Lindenwood Christian Church and Operation BBQ Relief are teaming up to host their annual free Christmas Day dinner for the homeless and hungry.
To go dinners will be prepared and distributed at Westyâs on North Main Street from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. from their patio.
Masks are required and customers are asked to social distance while picking up their dinner.
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