The health department has received COVID-19 vaccines to be distributed to those 65 years-old and older at vaccination clinic Thursday, Jan. 21 2021.
The vaccination clinic will be held from 7 a.m. until 7 p.m. at the Charleston Coliseum and Convention Center, 200 Civic Center Drive in Charleston.
At 1 p.m. today (Wednesday) The health department will open a call center with 15 phone lines to set appointments.
If you’re calling for another person, please have their date of birth and phone number ready. People should not get a COVID-19 vaccine within 14 days of any other type of immunization.
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 with critical mobility limitations or who are in quarantine or isolation due to COVID-19 should note that when making an appointment.