In Plymouth, COVID is not going away—and it’s going to be around for a long time, just like the flu. This, according to Barry Potvin, Plymouth’s Board of Health Chairman. But there is a new vaccine available, released just last month, that’s more effective than the one previously available. Bobbi Clark has more: Board of […]
The 50,000th COVID-19 vaccination shot was administered at the Marshfield Fairgrounds vaccination site Thursday. Plymouth County Sheriff Joe McDonald tells WATD News he is very impressed with how well the site is run. Marshfield Deputy Fire Chief Michael LaSelva oversees the operations at the site, and tells WATD News it took everyone coming together […]
Braintree Mayor Charles Kokoros is not happy about the state’s recent policies when it comes to COVID-19 Vaccine distributions. Kokoros tells WATD News these challenges come as they are still working to address challenges with schools reopening. Mayor Kokoros says they have vaccinated over 1,200 individuals in Braintree between first responders […]
A planned COVID-19 Vaccination event for veterans, that was scheduled to take place in Plymouth this weekend, has been postponed. While this is a walk-in event, VA Boston Spokesman Kyle Toto tells WATD News they are asking participants to bring some identification with them. The vaccination clinic will now take place from 10 […]
Eversource is aiding the vaccine rollout by placing additional personnel at the Marshfield Fairgrounds vaccination site. Vice President of Operation Services Steve Driscoll tells WATD News it’s important to keep power running at the site.   Driscoll says the company is doing all it can to address situations that could potentially lead to […]
The Town of Marshfield is holding a COVID-19 vaccine clinic starting Monday, Feburary 8th. Marshfield Town Administrator Michael Maresco says anyone from Plymouth County included in phase 2 should go to the Department of Public Health website to sign up. Maresco says the state also started a hotline for anyone having difficulty navigating through […]
Braintree Mayor Charles Kokoros speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the latest COVID numbers in his town, and a vaccination site at Town Hall.
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about a new testing facility at the Shaw’s Center and a push to get a COVID-19 vaccination site in his city. The city has created its own simplified registration form that will make it easier for residents to get the vaccine when they are eligible. […]
Braintree Mayor Charles Kokoros gives WATD’s Dan McCready the latest COVID numbers and discusses a new vaccination initiative. Photo Credit: Town of Braintree.
Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the city’s latest COVID Numbers and a need for more vaccination centers in the area. Photo Credit: City of Brockton.