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COVID Vaccine: Historic Abyssinian Baptist Becomes First Church In New York City To Administer Shots

The historic Abyssinian Baptist Church on West 138th Street filled all 250 appointments, CBS2's Lisa Rozner reported.

(CBS New York)

January 17 2021

NEW YORK (CBSNewYork) — Throughout the weekend the state’s vaccination program expanded to several sites in underserved communities. On Sunday, for the first time, a church opened its doors for appointments.

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That’s right. The historic Abyssinian Baptist Church on West 138th Street filled all 250 appointments, CBS2’s Lisa Rozner reported.

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