The state’s largest COVID-19 vaccine clinic opened in East Hartford on Monday.
The former Pratt & Whitney runway on Runway Road has been turned into a 10-band mass vaccine clinic. There are several big signs leading drivers on how to get back there from Silver Lane.
The Pfizer vaccine will be administered there by the Community Health Center.
Those over 75 can now register for a COVID-19 vaccine in Connecticut. State officials say Phase 1B will eventually be expanded to include people over the age of 65, but it will take a long time to get enough doses.
Vaccines will be available for appointment only for those under phases 1a and 1b, which includes health workers, first responders and people over the age of 75.
From Monday, people aged 75 and over, with appointments, will be able to be vaccinated.
“The state of Connecticut has promised to continue to make sure we have enough here. I think we are all worried about the national offer. With the new Biden administration, I think they will work hard to ensure that there are adequate supplies there. There will be bumps in the road. Our job is to communicate clearly with the people of Connecticut about the availability of the vaccine, ”said Mark Masselli, president and CEO of Community Health Center.
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People aged 75 and over who have an e-mail address and the ability to schedule an online appointment can schedule through the Online Vaccine Management System (VAMS).
I can also call 877-918-2224 to make an appointment. State officials are calling for only people over the age of 75 to call, as they expect a high volume of calls.
It’s been almost a month since COVID-19 vaccinations began here in Connecticut, and as the state pushes more people to get vaccinated, there is an effort to build trust in photography.
The drive-thru clinic will be open from January 18-22 for the first week of surgery. Starting next week, the clinic will be open seven days a week, by appointment only.