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Cloudy early, then thunderstorms developing this afternoon. Gusty winds and small hail are possible. High 78F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 80%..
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A steady rain this evening. Showers continuing overnight. Low 57F. Winds NNE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 70%. Rainfall near a quarter of an inch.
In this file photo, Dr. Shannon McQueen becomes one of the first Alamance Regional Medical Center staff to get the first of two doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
In this file photo, Dr. Shannon McQueen becomes one of the first Alamance Regional Medical Center staff to get the first of two doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine.
Times-News
Isaac Groves
Thursday was the second day the coronavirus vaccine has been available to those over 75 in Alamance County, and for the second day in a row, the vaccination distribution site reached capacity in the morning.
At of 6:15 a.m, the site at the Career and Technical Education Center reached capacity, and cars were being turned away.
"Capacity is determined by traffic patterns, safety concerns and current staffing," according to a press release from the city of Burlington.
Those who want to track vaccination start and stop times should check the county health department's website, Facebook and Twitter.
On Wednesday, 540 people were vaccinated, which is around one per minute, the press release said. Vaccination is only being offered to those over 75 years old.
The vaccine will be available from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Friday at 2550 Buckingham Rd. in Burlington.
Those coming for vaccinations are asked to enter McKinney Street from the east bound lanes of North Church Street. People should expect potential wait times of multiple hours.
Anyone with questions can call the Alamance County COVID hotline at 336-290-0361.
— Breaking news reporter Rachel Berry can be reached at rberry@gannett.com. Follow her on Twitter @racheldberry.
