Health & Fitness

Miscommunication Between State, Danvers Vaccine Site Leaves Some Without Appointments

The parking lot at the DoubleTree Hotel was full of anxious folks thrilled to get their COVID-19 vaccine shot.

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DANVERS, MA — Some residents who booked coronavirus vaccinations through the state’s 211 call-in system say they were turned away when they showed up for their appointments in Danvers this weekend. The issue appears to be a communication problem between the state’s system and the company that runs the vaccination site.

On Sunday the car line at the DoubleTree Hotel in Danvers stretched down the street. The parking lot was full of anxious folks thrilled to get their COVID-19 vaccine shot.

“We came here for the first shot beautiful, beautiful system. Got us in and out, it’s a pleasure,” one man said.

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But not everyone had the same experience when it comes to booking appointments.

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