Opinion: The frustration of appointments, long waits and lack of vaccines
Shelby County Health Department personnel and volunteers administer COVID-19 vaccinations on Jan. 12, in the Pipkin Building at Tiger Lane. Some people waiting over 4 hours Tuesday, Jan. 26, and were unable to get the vaccine. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian file)
Clay Bailey
Clay Bailey, a lifelong Memphian, has worked as a reporter in the city four decades. He concentrated on suburban coverage for the bulk of his career, except for a stint as sports editor of The Daily Memphian when it launched in September 2018. He now is suburban editor and also serves as a freelance sports writer for The Associated Press.
As people wait hours for their vaccine appointment time, they end up leaving without a shot in the arm and a head full of frustration.
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