COVID vaccine clinic at Mecca Elementary School

Coachella Valley Unified School District hosted a vaccine clinic Saturday, August 14 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Mecca Elementary School.

The Pfizer vaccine was administered. Anyone 12 years and older could receive it. There wasn't any insurance needed. Walk-ins were welcomed, however, appointments were encouraged. One of the workers said it was a busy morning of walk-ins. They wanted to make sure every

"I've gotten a few questions about the Delta variant, people have been asking if the vaccine will really help protect you," said Josue Castañeda, a customer service representative for Borrego Health. It does protect you. But again, it is not a cure, it is strictly to help your immune system fight it off."

Everyone who got the vaccine also got a free Starbucks gift card.