The state of Tennessee is ending the supply of COVID-19 vaccine to Ballad Health facilities in upper East Tennessee.
As a result, the hospital system is shutting down a pair community vaccination centers in Kingsport and Bristol.
Balladâs Viriginia CVCâs will remain open.
The CVCs in Kingsport and Bristol will cease giving first doses of the vaccine on Saturday, Jan. 23, while its center in Johnson City will provide its final first dose Friday.
All three Tennessee centers will still provide second-dose vaccines to everyone who received their first shot. After the second-dose administration is complete, the Kingsport and Bristol CVCs will cease operation. The future of the Johnson City CVC will be evaluated, pending future first-dose vaccine allocations from the Tennessee Department of Health.
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