Raleigh, NC – More people in North Carolina are receiving COVID-19 vaccines as the state continues to provide more providers to meet growing demand. In addition, the state is seeing a significant increase in the doses shipped here.
Some figures from the state report on vaccine allocation:
- North Carolina is seeing a 23% increase in the new first doses allocated by the federal government.
- New data from the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services shows that 2.3 million people received either the Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine through state-registered providers.
Coronavirus vaccinations in NC
- Last week, the state received 162,875 new doses.
- Wake County jumped from 11 to 27 vaccine providers.
- Durham County has grown from 6 to 11 vaccine providers.
- For the next three weeks (February 22, March 3, March 10), the state expects to receive 200,120 new doses from the federal government.
Many counties have seen high participation in vaccine clinics in schools and event centers. Earlier this month, a COVID-19 vaccine clinic at West Johnston High School reached capacity just 10 minutes after opening.
Due to bad weather last week, many providers will receive last week’s allowances in addition to their allocation for this week between 22 and 24 February.
