Saturday s torrential rains did not stop people from coming out to the COVID-19 mass vaccination clinic in Macomb.
Ben Thompson, Emergency Response Coordinator for the McDonough and Schuyler County Health Departments, said they inoculated more than 400 people.
“Today (Saturday) has gone really smooth. Other than the rain, which I think has deterred some people, it’s been going great,” Thompson said.
The clinic was open to people who live and/or work in McDonough and Schuyler counties.
They received the single dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
Thompson said they had enough vaccines for up to 500 people. He said the leftovers will be stored in a refrigerator and used either during regular vaccination clinics at McDonough District Hospital’s Health Services Building 1 or during another mass clinic.
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By Tuesday morning, the county had only fully vaccinated 5.32% of their population. Officials say many challenges stemming from rural distribution hurdles. Author: Shelby Kluver (WQAD) Updated: 7:38 PM CDT March 16, 2021
GLADSTONE, Ill. In the small town of Gladstone, Illinois - population 300 - an old middle school is home to Henderson County s Health Department. It s there, that the county runs their weekly vaccine clinic. Without it, there wouldn t be many options for the county s residents. For what a small county Henderson County is, I m very proud of our people. for coming out and realizing that they do need to be vaccinated, said Angela Myers, the county health department s administrator.
Pardee UNC Health Care, in partnership with Blue Ridge Health, will begin vaccinating Henderson County Public Schools employees Wednesday.
School and child care employees qualify for the vaccine under the N.C. Department of Health and Human Services Group 3.
HCPS personnel won t be required to get a vaccine. Those who do want it will be vaccinated quickly, according to a statement from Pardee UNC Health Care spokeswoman Erica Allison.
Groups 1 and 2 (health care workers, long-term care staff and residents and adults 65 years and older) will continue to receive vaccines as well. The Henderson County Health Department will remain focused on vaccinating individuals who are 65 and older.
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