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Updated: 6:36 AM EST Jan 15, 2021 Mass COVID-19 vaccination sites are opening across the country, including Philadelphia.People eligible under Phase 1A of Pennsylvania’s vaccination plan can get their shot Friday and Saturday at the Pennsylvania Convention Center.Organizers said they have 2,600 doses and plan to inoculate three to seven people every five minutes.The center is staffed by some full-time workers, but volunteers are needed.“We’re looking for nursing students, nurses, doctors, any kind of medical professional who’s willing to help us,” said Dr. Karol Osipowicz,...

Many are wondering when, where and how to get vaccinated for the coronavirus in PA, NJ and DE, but not all questions from over-65 residents can be answered yet...

To sign up, residents should select "Pre-Commitment for a Vaccination." There, they must input their birth dates, professions, zip codes and household sizes. Residents then will receive a confirmation email informing them of their priority level.  Pre-registration does not set up an appointment, nor does it establish a place in line. But residents will be notified when they become eligible to get vaccinated. The information provided will help city officials determine where other vaccination centers should be located.  People who have appointments to get vaccinated at the Convention Cente...

Philadelphia officials cited the 9-month-old organization's switch from nonprofit to for-profit and abrupt stoppage of community testing.

PFC plans to open other large vaccination sites in the city in the coming weeks. "PFC has created the preeminent blueprint for mass clinic design and operations because it maximizes safety, efficiency, and patient privacy," the group said. When Could I Get the Vaccine? Answer the questions to calculate your risk profile and see where you fall in your county's and state's vaccine lineup. This estimate is based on a combination of vaccine rollout recommendations from the CDC and the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. For a more detailed breakdown of who is included in ea...