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Southeast Georgia’s Coastal Health District Pauses Scheduling Of COVID Vaccinations

COVID-19 vaccine being administered.
Ted S. Warren
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Associated Press

Southeast Georgia’s Coastal Health district has temporarily paused all scheduling Tuesday so they can manage the requests already received.

Officials were overwhelmed Monday with COVID-19 vaccine appointments on its first day of scheduling them.

The district includes Camden, Glynn and other coastal counties.

Vaccines are only available to adults, ages 65 and older, their caregivers, emergency first responders, long-term care residents, and healthcare workers.

Residents can register to be notified when appointments open back up at this webpage.