A health district in Southeast Georgia on Thursday began scheduling appointments for COVID-19 vaccinations for those 65-years-old and older and their caregivers.
The Coastal Health District, which serves the counties of Bryan, Camden, Chatham, Effingham, Glynn, Liberty, Long and McIntosh, said there are about 100,000 people in that age group in the area.
Appointments can only be scheduled by phone and phone numbers and hours vary for each county. Check here for more information.
“Add to that the healthcare workers and first responders, and the fact that each person must be seen again for a second dose, and it’s simply more than public health can accomplish effectively in a short time span,” the district said in a press release. “We are hearing from residents who are frustrated by our overwhelmed phone lines and understaffed phone banks, and we are frustrated, too. We’re adding staff and phones. We’ve cut other services and we’re working weekends. We place regular orders for the vaccine, but it’s also important to note that we don’t have an unlimited supply.”
Emergency first responders, healthcare workers and residents and staff of long-term care facilities are also eligible for the vaccine during the current phase.
The Coastal Health District has also put together answers to frequently answered questions.
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