Hundreds of healthcare workers file through College Hill rec center for COVID-19 vaccinations Share Updated: 6:56 PM EST Jan 9, 2021 Share Updated: 6:56 PM EST Jan 9, 2021 Hide Transcript Show Transcript HOSPITALIZATIONS. THE CINCINNATI HEALTH DEPARTMENT WANTED TO MAKE SURE PRIORITY GROUPS HAD ACCESS TO THE CORONAVIRUS VACCINE. MOLLIE: WLWT NEWS 5’S RICHARD CHILES SPOKE WITH HEALTH CARE WORKERS GETTING THEIR FIRST MODERNA SHOT AT A POP UP CLINIC. >> THIS IS OUR ONE SHOT TO DO THIS, TO BEAT THIS VIRUS. RICHARD: HUNDREDS OF MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS AND HEALTH CARE WORKERS FILED THROUGH THE RECREATION CENTER TO RECEIVE THEIR FIRST DOSE OF COVID BACK --COVID VACCINATIONS. THEIR MISSION, CLEAR, TO PROTECT THEMSELVES SO THEY CAN PROTECT OTHERS. >> WITHOUT EVERYBODY HERE, THERE WILL NOT BE ANYBODY TO CARE FOR YOUR LOVED ONES SHOULD THEY GET SICK WITH THE COVID-19 VIRUS OR WITH ANYTHING ELSE. THEY NEED TO STAY SELF FOR THEMSELVES AND FOR YOUR FAMILIES. RICHAR VIRGINIA SCOTT OF THE CINCINNATI HEALTH DEPARTMENT IS LEADING THIS EFFORT. >> TODAY, WE HAVE 440 SCHEDULED IT’S VERY IMPORTANT AS OF RIGHT NOW. WE HAVE OVER 300,000 CASES IN THE STATE OF OHIO. IT’S IMPORTANT OUR FRONTLINE STAFF IS COVERED AND RECEIVED THE VACCINE. RICHARD: FOR THE LAST 21 WEEKS, THE FOCUS HAS BEEN PUBLIC HEALTH TESTING FOR THE VIRUS, NOW SHIFTING GEARS TO INOCULATION. RICHARD: 11 FAMILY MEMBERS, ABOUT FRIENDS. I HAVE BURIED THREE OF THEM. RICHARD: DESIREE SAYS SHE WANTS TO GET BACK TO HER PATIENTS. >> I WORK WITH A LOT OF CLIENTS, AND IT’S BEEN DIFFICULT TO NOT BE ONE-ON-ONE WITH THEM, TO HAVE TO DO THE TELEHEALTH AND REMOTE. I HOPE IT’S GOING TO HELP US GET BACK TO NORMAL WHERE I CAN BE MORE HELPFUL FOR MY CLIENTS. RICHARD: IA VACCINATES HEALTH CARE WORKERS FIRST. 1B BEGINS ON JANUARY 15. IT’S THE LIGHT AT THE END OF A VERY LONG AND DARK TUNNEL.