While it is recommended to stay in your area, Secretary of Health and Human Services, Dr. Mandy Cohen, said that it is okay to travel across the county to get a vaccine.
The best practice is to know your county’s policies, but if your county or local hospital is full of appointments, but you know that a neighboring county still has vacancies, Cohen said there is nothing to stop him getting his chance.
“You don’t have to be confined to your county. Counties can, should and should serve all jurisdictions,” said Cohen.
By “all jurisdictions,” that means even people from outside the state.
“These vaccines are paid for by the federal government. They should not be limited to a single location or county,” said Cohen, according to a WCNC Charlotte report.
Cohen also said that the NCDHHS will provide rides for people who need transportation to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. About $ 2.5 million in coronavirus aid funds will be distributed to local transit agencies.
The first step is to call and make an appointment for your vaccine. After making an appointment, you contact your local transport agency to schedule a tour.
Some agencies will provide free rides and others will not, according to an NCDOT spokesman, who added that it will depend on the public transport agency.