“Today I am writing to respectfully request the continued support of the COVID-19 Community Vaccination Center (CVC) at NRG Park in Harris County. CVC successfully distributed 6,000 doses of vaccine a day, 7 days a week, in late February, and helped reduce racial and geographic disparities in vaccine distribution in Harris County and Houston. Its continued operation is essential to vaccinate residents of Harris County and the city of Houston as soon as possible, “the joint statement said.
The clinic, which was launched on February 24, was scheduled to be on site for six weeks. Now, Turner and Hidalgo are asking for continued support until at least May 31, 2021.
Before the clinic opened, organizers said at least they expected the federal site to vaccinate 126,000 people. The mega-site should greatly increase your chances of getting photographed soon.
At the request of Turner and Hidalgo, as of March 21, 12.1% of the population of Harris County – aged 16 and over has been completely vaccinated.
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Prior to the launch of the site, Judge Hidalgo said that people aged 65 and over on the waiting list who come from the top 10 postal codes of the city and county will receive the highest priority for vaccines on the site.
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The next priority group will be those who are 65 years of age or older.
The fourth priority group will be those aged between 60 and 64, with underlying medical conditions.
FEMA uses the waiting list in Harris County and Houston. Individuals are contacted for appointments.
To join the waiting list for the city of Houston, visit their website at houstonemergency.org/covid-19-vaccines or call 832-393-4301.
Harris County Waiting List can be accessed at vacstrac.hctx.net.
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