Hermann Memorial will open the vaccine clinic at NRG Park, but only at his invitation

HOUSTON – Memorial Hermann is set to open a coronavirus vaccine clinic at NRG Park later this week, but will only be open to people who have received an invitation from the hospital system to register for an appointment.

According to Kathryn Williams of Memorial Hermann, the drive-thru clinic will be open Thursday through Sunday, and officials plan to vaccinate about 13,000 people.

Here’s what we know now. This story will be updated as new information is received.

Only persons entering phases 1A or 1B are eligible to receive the vaccine. These groups include front-line health care workers, people in long-term care facilities, anyone aged 65 or over or anyone aged 16 or over with a pre-existing qualification condition. You can get more information about these phases by clicking here.

Williams said the clinic will only be open to people who are or have been a patient of Memorial Hermann Medical Group. She said that eligible people who had previously registered for the Hermann Memorial vaccine but could not get the shot would also receive invitations.

Williams said people can only register for a meeting if they have received an invitation to do so from the Hermann Memorial. Invitations are sent only to established or previous patients of Memorial Hermann Medical Group who fall into the two open phases.

According to Williams, eligible people who previously registered for the Hermann Memorial vaccine but were unable to obtain the vaccine also receive invitations.

No, according to Williams. Only people who have registered for an appointment will receive the vaccine at this clinic. A photo ID is also required to match the name and date of birth on the appointment confirmation.

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