SRMC vaccinates more than 100 senior citizens
The Alliance Review
SALEM Salem Regional Medical Center administered more than 100 Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccines to area seniors 80 years of age and older on Friday.
The vaccine was prioritized for these high-risk individuals, in accordance with Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine’s phased approach to immunize those at the highest risk of exposure to the coronavirus.
SRMC plans its second community vaccine clinic Thursday for seniors ages 80 and older, but all appointments for that date have been filled. No walk-in vaccinations will be given.
SRMC is a member of Columbiana County’s Vaccine Taskforce, which is providing several locations where eligible seniors can pre-register to receive their vaccine. To register or for more information about other area vaccine sites, contact the following vaccine providers: Columbiana County Health District, Community Action Agency of Columbiana County-East Liverpool, Community Action Agency of Columbia
LISBON - Vehicles snaked their way through the Columbiana County Fairgrounds on Friday leading to another 414 local elderly residents receiving their first dose
LISBON Vehicles snaked their way through the Columbiana County Fairgrounds on Friday leading to another 414 local elderly residents receiving their first do
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Howard Cope of Columbiana rolls up his sleeve and receives a vaccine from Trudy Cowie, an LPN with the Columbiana County Health Department.
LISBON Vehicles snaked their way through the Columbiana County Fairgrounds on Friday leading to another 414 local elderly residents receiving their first doses of either the Moderna or Pfizer vaccine.
After one man got his vaccine, he let out a joyful cheer which echoed inside the new Columbiana County Vaccination Complex building recently constructed at the fairgrounds. Smiles could clearly be seen, even behind the masks.
“This is a big day for our county,” said Hannah Sutton, the public health emergency preparedness director at the county health department. “A big day. This is what people have been waiting for for a long time.”