FEMA Ensures Equitable Access to Free COVID-19 Vaccine with Temporary Vaccination Site

FEMA Ensures Equitable Access to Free COVID-19 Vaccine with Temporary Vaccination Site

The following press release was published by the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency on April 21, 2021. It is reproduced in full below.

Norfolk, Virginia - To ensure all Hampton Roads residents have equal access to the free Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine, FEMA is opening a temporary vaccination center at St. Gregory’s the Great Catholic Church on April 24 and 25. This clinic will open for a limited time only and residents can get their shot there without an appointment.

Those who want to receive their vaccine must bring a valid ID. If no ID is available, they may present a document that provides proof of name. Anyone 16 years or older may visit the temporary clinic at the following location.

In addition, residents can visit the Community Vaccination Center at Military Circle Mall any day of the week from 9 am. to 7 p.m. for their free vaccine.

All community members are welcome at the vaccination center. Reasonable accommodation for people with access and functional needs is available as well as information and onsite interpretation in a variety of languages, including American Sign Language.

Individuals who are 16 or 17 will need to have a parent or guardian with them at the vaccination site in order to receive the vaccine.

Those interested in confirming their appointment time in advance can do so at the following links:

* Directly book an appointment for Saturday here: https://cw2-virginia-production.herokuapp.com/reg/1622958602

* Directly book an appointment for Sunday here: https://cw2-virginia-production.herokuapp.com/reg/2261605492

For more on the ongoing vaccination efforts in Virginia, visit fema.gov/disaster/4512 or vaemergency.gov.

Source: Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency

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