By — Zeke Miller, Associated Press Zeke Miller, Associated Press By — Linda A. Johnson, Associated Press Linda A. Johnson, Associated Press By — Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press Leave a comment 0comments Share Copy URL https://www.pbs.org/newshour/health/watch-live-white-house-covid-19-response-team-holds-briefing-4 Email Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Pinterest Tumblr Share on Facebook Share on Twitter WATCH: White House COVID-19 response team holds briefing Health Updated on Mar 5, 2021 1:17 PM EDT — Published on Mar 5, 2021 10:43 AM EDT WASHINGTON — The White House says two new mass vaccination sites will soon be open, in Atlanta and Cleveland, each with the ability to provide 6,000 daily coronavirus shots. Coronavirus special adviser Andy Slavitt says the FEMA-supported centers will operate from Mercedes-Benz stadium in Atlanta, which is home to the NFL’s Falcons, and the Wolstein Center in Cleveland. Slavitt says it brings the total of FEMA-supported sites to 18, with the capacity to provide 60,000 daily shots. There are 450 community vaccination centers already in operation. More than 54 million Americans have received at least one shot. Nearly 28 million people, representing about 8% of the population, have completed their vaccinations. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now By — Zeke Miller, Associated Press Zeke Miller, Associated Press By — Linda A. Johnson, Associated Press Linda A. Johnson, Associated Press By — Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press
WASHINGTON — The White House says two new mass vaccination sites will soon be open, in Atlanta and Cleveland, each with the ability to provide 6,000 daily coronavirus shots. Coronavirus special adviser Andy Slavitt says the FEMA-supported centers will operate from Mercedes-Benz stadium in Atlanta, which is home to the NFL’s Falcons, and the Wolstein Center in Cleveland. Slavitt says it brings the total of FEMA-supported sites to 18, with the capacity to provide 60,000 daily shots. There are 450 community vaccination centers already in operation. More than 54 million Americans have received at least one shot. Nearly 28 million people, representing about 8% of the population, have completed their vaccinations. We're not going anywhere. Stand up for truly independent, trusted news that you can count on! Donate now