BRISTOL, Pa. (KYW Newsradio) — COVID-19 vaccine clinics are now open to the public in Bucks County at three sites.
Ron and Diane Sherrat were among the first to arrive at Bucks County Community College’s Bristol campus on Tuesday morning. They had to wait about an hour to get their shots but said it was well worth it.
“Fine, OK, I didn’t even feel it. I was gonna say when you gonna give me the shot,” said Ron Sherrat, who found out on Dec. 10 that he had COVID-19.
That day also happened to be the Bristol Borough couples’ 53rd wedding anniversary, so they jumped at the opportunity to get vaccinated.
“I think it gives you a little relief. Yeah, I think it’s more of relief than anything. We got a shot of avoiding a repeat or Diane getting it,” he added.
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Dorothy Balent said she looks forward to getting her life back after she gets her second shot next month.
“Go to church, that’s number one. And number two, play pinochle, that’s a favorite of old people. I play with other women,” said the 90-year-old.
Health officials have opened two other clinics in Newtown and East Rockhill. A severe supply shortage has limited the amount of vaccines that the provider can give.
County Commissioner Bob Harvie said this week, they’re offering 3,000 first doses and 2,000 second doses.
“We have people scheduled Tuesday through Saturday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. You can’t just walk in and get vaccinated. You have to receive an invitation from the county and those are being sent out from our registration site, which is available on our website,” Harvie explained.