Just Chilling: Tuesday Covid-19 Vaccine Appointments Rescheduled for Saturday Due to Icy Conditions
February 15, 2021 - San Antonio
Season to be freezin’. The City of San Antonio has decided to reschedule all Covid-19 vaccine appointments at the Alamodome for Tuesday, February 16 to Saturday, February 20 at the same appointment times. Photo: Jade Esteban Estrada.
By Jade Esteban Estrada, Staff Writer | San Antonio Sentinel
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
- Due to inclement weather, the City of San Antonio has decided to reschedule all Covid-19 vaccine appointments at the Alamodome for Tuesday, February 16 to Saturday, February 20 at the same appointment times
- Last week, Covid-19 vaccine appointments for Monday, February 15 were rescheduled to take place on Friday, February 19
As the City of San Antonio continues to monitor the local weather conditions, it has been decided to also reschedule all Covid-19 vaccine appointments at the Alamodome for Tuesday, February 16 to Saturday, February 20 at the same appointment times.
Last week, appointments for Monday, February 15 were rescheduled to take place on Friday, February 19.
With the current icy conditions expected to remain until at least Tuesday, the City would like to ensure the safety of the public, a spokesperson said Monday.
“We also want to remind the public who may be concerned about the small delay for their second dose, that we are still within CDC guidelines to ensure the vaccine will still work with no issues,” the press release stated. “Pfizer and Moderna Covid-19 vaccines may be scheduled for administration up to six weeks (42 days) after the first dose.”
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Individuals who are scheduled for the stated dates will receive further communication through the email address or phone number provided with their registration. Those scheduled for a February 16 vaccine date are being asked not to call 311 to confirm their appointment, as they will automatically be moved to Saturday.
The City also asks that those scheduled for a vaccine appointment at the Alamodome arrive as close to their scheduled appointment as possible. The suggested arrival time is 15 to 20 minutes prior to the scheduled appointment. By keeping the appointment time as close to the scheduled time, it ensures that the vaccine process is efficient and without delay for others.
For more information, please visit the City’s website here.
Jade Esteban Estrada is a staff writer for the San Antonio Sentinel, where he covers public health and other citywide issues. jade@sasentinel.com | Twitter: @getjaded