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Santa Cruz County vaccines delayed due to east coast weather

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Pharmaceutical company Pfizer announced on its website that it had received permission from the Food and Drug Administration that they can enroll children as young as 12 in its COVID-19 vaccine trial. (Federica Narancio/AP)
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Posted at 3:04 PM, Feb 16, 2021
and last updated 2021-02-16 17:04:28-05

TUCSON, Ariz. (KGUN) — Santa Cruz County is experiencing delays in its vaccine shipment this week.

According to a tweet, the county's shipment of Moderna COVID-19 shots will not arrive on time due to weather conditions on the east coast.

"Due to the delayed vaccine shipment, your Wednesday, Feb. 17 appointment will be moved to Saturday, Feb 20 at the same time," the county said.

Vaccines will be given at the Nogales Recreational Center (1500 N. Hohokam Drive).

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