Duplin Co. announced drive-thru COVID-19 vaccine clinic for Phase 1b, Group 1

Posted: Jan 6, 2021 / 08:55 AM EST / Updated: Jan 6, 2021 / 08:55 AM EST

KENANSVILLE, N.C. (WNCT) – Duplin County announced they will be hosting a COVID-19 vaccine drive-thru clinic for Duplin County residents age 75 and older.

The clinic will be held on Thursday, January 14 starting at 9 a.m., at Duplin County Event Center 195 Fairgrounds Drive, Kenansville 28349.

Residents should bring their ID and insurance card, no pre-registration required at this time.

Stay with WNCT for more updates.

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