Update from Buncombe County:
As of 2 p.m., all appointments have been scheduled, and the portal will be closed. Additional appointments will be announced next week.
Press release from Buncombe County:
After receiving confirmation of vaccine allotments, additional COVID-19 vaccine appointments will be available to adults 75 and older. These appointments can be scheduled by going to www.buncombeready.org. The portal will go live at 12:30 p.m. and close when the appointments are filled. Currently, appointments are only being scheduled through Friday, Jan. 29.
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