The City of San Benito will host their first drive-thru COVID-19 vaccination clinic for the elderly on Tuesday, in conjunction with the city’s school district and Cameron County, according to a news release sent Friday.
Beginning at 6 a.m. Tuesday, those 65 years and older will be administered the Moderna vaccine on a first come, first served basis at the San Benito Fairgrounds, located at 551 Cesar Gonzalez Parkway.
Officials noted in the release that the number of vaccines to be administered is “uncertain” and will “depend on the number the state allots to the county.”
In order to be vaccinated, individuals must present the following:
>> a government-issued identification card
>> a completed registration and consent form
Though forms will be available at the testing site, city officials encourage individuals to print out and complete the forms ahead of time.
The forms can be found at https://www.cityofsanbenito.com/743/COVID, with additional information regarding the vaccines on the city’s homepage.
Additionally, individuals can also contact the Cameron County Public Health Hotline at (956) 247-3650 for more information.
