Mass vaccination site at Columbia Place Mall open now

COLUMBIA, SC (WOLO)– From 7 a.m.-7 p.m., FEMA, the state of South Carolina, and Richland County are providing vaccines at Columbia Place Mall. The vaccine site is open seven days a week.

“We are committed to the equitable distribution of the vaccine and our top priority is to ensure everyone who wants a vaccine gets one,” said Gracia Szczech, regional administrator for FEMA Region IV.

No appointment is required, but you can sign up at vams.cdc.gov/vaccineportal.

“Getting vaccinated is the best step anyone can take to getting past this pandemic,” said Kim Stenson, SCEMD Director. “By choosing to get vaccinated against COVID-19, people are not only safeguarding their own health, they’re also being their own emergency managers and protecting the well-being of their families and communities.”

If you need to get a ride to your vaccine appointment, call The COMET at 803-255-7123. You can also visit cometcovidhelp.org.