PA COVID: Last day for walk-in vaccinations at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) – The City of Philadelphia opened another neighborhood immunization clinic Monday at the Edward O’Malley Athletic Association in the Queen Village section of the city.

This is the sixth permanent mass vaccination clinic as part of the city’s plan to make the COVID-19 vaccine as accessible as possible in traditionally underserved neighborhoods.

The Philadelphia Department of Health is committed to creating municipal clinics capable of immunizing up to 500 people per day.

The Sports Association site started by appointment only, but officials later said it would be open and available for tours.

The Pennsylvania Convention Center, run by FEMA, ends Monday night walk-in availability as the site begins its second dose phase. Site officials are urging people to try to get a walk-in appointment until 8 p.m., restrictions apply.

After Monday, there won’t be a walk-in, but Farley says depending on the offer, changes may be made.

“In response to the huge amount of traffic we had, just yesterday we exceeded our 6,000 (per day) count by almost 1,400 additional doses,” FEMA spokesperson Charlie said. Elison. “In order to reduce the digital divide, the City has developed a plan to ensure open access and walk-in visits.

Many seniors who Action News spoke to on Monday said they were grateful for having a local site because it was too difficult for them to get to the convention center.

“It was easy,” said Jacqueline Martin of Pennsport. “Everything was efficient. The city called me and asked if I had a way to get here. They said they could send a bus and come and pick me up and take me home.”

Farley added the importance of the smaller sites.

“Overall, these sites managed by the Department of Health represent a fairly small percentage of the vaccinations that have taken place. The biggest suppliers are the hospitals and our vaccination center and the pharmacies in Center City,” said Farley. . “However, these neighborhood clinics reach a large population who may not be able to reach these sites.”