Georgia

Gov. Kemp: New vaccine sites using 85% capacity and growing

ATLANTA — The state of Georgia says they’re making significant progress at getting vaccines out after reporting the four newly opened state vaccination centers have utilized 85% of their capacity.

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Gov. Brian Kemp’s office also announced the state’s alternate care facility for COVID-19 patients at the Georgia World Congress Center discharged its last remaining patient Saturday morning.

“The World Congress Center has been a vital asset in the state’s hospital bed capacity plan throughout our battle with COVID-19. “The beds and staff housed at the Center provided critical relief for hospitals across the state, and I appreciate the authority’s partnership in serving the people of Georgia when they needed it most,” said Kemp.

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The governor’s office touted the nearly 19,000 vaccines given in the first week of operations at four statewide locations:

  • Habersham County site: 5,537 vaccines given
  • Delta Air Lines Museum site: 6,402 vaccines given
  • Macon/Bibb County site: 5,199 vaccines given
  • Dougherty County site: 1,402 vaccines given

Combined weekly total: 18,667, approximately 85% of total weekly capacity.

“Demand at three of the four vaccination sites remained strong throughout the week. The GEMA team - in coordination with our state, local, and private sector partners - successfully executed the mission Gov. Kemp assigned us, and we look forward to providing these life saving vaccines to more Georgians in the weeks to come,” said GEMA Director Chris Stallings.

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All four locations will continue vaccinating Georgians in need Monday through Friday. Kemp and state officials are asking anyone in the 1a-plus vaccination group to schedule an appointment to get their shots at myvaccinegeorgia.com. If you are not currently eligible but are included in the March 8 vaccine criteria expansion, the state is asking for you to please pre-register for a vaccine appointment.

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