Wright Center to resume COVID-19 vaccinations, makes office visit optional

Terrie Morgan-Besecker, The Citizens' Voice, Wilkes-Barre, Pa.
·4 min read

Apr. 15—The Wright Center for Community Health will resume administering the COVID-19 vaccine, but will no longer require patients undergo an office visit to receive it.

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