fox29.com
51%
532
Philadelphia FEMA site accepting walk-ups for COVID vaccine, only if specific criteria is met
CENTER CITY - Vaccine eligibility is expanding in Philadelphia. By May 1st, all adults will be eligible for a shot, according to Philadelphia Health Commissioner Doctor Thomas Farley.In addition, the FEMA-run site at the Convention Center will start taking walk-ups, beginning Wednesday, provided certain eligibility criteria are met."I came earlier this morning, because I was under the assumption that you could come and register and get a COVID shot," James Hamler commented.Lines have been wrapping around the Convention Center for days, but Tuesday, folks weren’t all trying to get an extra vaccine.