KCHD to hold vaccination clinic for age 80 and older Friday

The health department will receive 170 additional doses of COVID-19 vaccine to be distributed to those 80 years-old and older at a vaccination clinic Friday, Jan. 8, 2021.

The vaccination clinic will be held from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. Friday at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center, 200 Civic Center Drive in Charleston.

Vaccines will be by appointment only.

Call volume for appointments is expected to be high. Those who want an appointment should not leave voice messages, as appointments may be filled by the time KCHD can answer them.

Free parking for Friday’s vaccination clinic is available at the Coliseum parking garage. Those who are not able to walk from their vehicle should indicate that when making an appointment and someone can administer their dose at their vehicle.