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Some ENC Counties Begin Vaccinating Elderly Residents

PRE News & Ideas | By Jared Brumbaugh

Published January 6, 2021 at 4:28 PM EST

As North Carolina continues its coronavirus vaccine rollout, more local health departments and hospitals will soon begin offering vaccines to people 75 years and older. State Health Director Mandy Cohen said Wednesday some counties have already started vaccinating elderly residents. WITN reports that the Onslow County Health Department gave out more than 130 vaccines today. Carteret Health Care and the Carteret County Health Department said vaccination clinics will be available as early as Thursday by appointment only. Lenoir County will begin vaccinations for elderly residents on Monday.

Jared Brumbaugh

Jared Brumbaugh is the Assistant General Manager for Public Radio East. An Eastern North Carolina native, Jared began his professional public radio career at Public Radio East while he was a student at Craven Community College earning his degree in Electronics Engineering Technology. During his 15+ years at Public Radio East, he has served as an award-winning journalist, producer, and on-air host. When not at the station, Jared enjoys hiking, traveling, and honing his culinary skills.

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