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Gov. Kemp expands vaccine criteria for Georgians 55 and older, those with serious health conditions WSBTV.com News Staff
Gov. Brian Kemp has once again expanded the criteria for COVID-19 vaccines. Nearly 3.3 million additional Georgians will now be eligible to get the vaccine.
Starting March 15, Georgians who are 55 and older and Georgians who have serious health conditions will be eligible to receive their vaccines.
These are the health conditions provided by the governor’s office: Asthma, cancer, cerebrovascular disease, chronic kidney disease, COPD, cystic fibrosis, diabetes, hypertension, heart conditions, immunocompromised state, liver disease, neurologic conditions (Dementia, ALS, Parkinson’s), overweight and obesity (BMI > 25), pulmonary fibrosis, Sickle Cell disease, thalassemia.
Where are Georgia’s mass vaccination sites? How can you sign up for appointments? WSBTV.com News Staff
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As the vaccine supply continues to grow, Georgia is doubling the amount of mass COVID-19 vaccination sites across the state.
Officials opened four mass sites on Feb. 22 at the Delta Air Museum, Macon Farmers Market, Albany Georgia Forestry Site and Habersham County Fairgrounds.
WHERE ARE THE SITES LOCATED?
Albany Georgia Forestry Site, 2910 Newton Road Albany, GA 31701
Delta Air Museum, 1220 Woolman Place SW Hapeville, Georgia 30354
Habersham County Fairgrounds, 4235 Toccoa Highway Clarkesville, GA 30523
Macon Farmers Market, 2055 Eisenhower Parkway Macon, GA 31206
Georgia will open 5 more mass vaccination sites starting March 17. Here is everything you need to know about their locations, how to sign up for a vaccine appointment and more.