While Moselle and Meurthe-et-Moselle have been placed under reinforced surveillance by the government, the Municipal Theater of Thionville was animated this Friday with an activity that has become almost unusual in these times of pandemic. And for good reason, after several weeks of preparations, the new (and therefore third) vaccination center in Thionville has opened its doors.
Before any access, a temperature control via a forehead thermometer is required, 38 ° C maximum displayed on the screen. “It is also mandatory to have made a reservation, whether on the Doctolib platform or by phone,” said the reception. If vaccination is accessible to over 75s, health personnel and vulnerable people with a certificate from the attending physician, for the moment, the center is sold out, the appointment book being full until March 12 . “The slots were taken by storm as soon as they opened. ”
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144 vaccinations per day, for the moment
In the great hall, classical music is released from the loudspeakers. Several tents are set up at the foot of the stage. Inside, doctors receive each person and decide whether to receive the vaccine. “Today, we have a capacity of 144 vaccinations per day, by March 8, we plan to double this figure and subsequently, we will triple it depending on the vaccine endowment”, enthuses the mayor. Pierre Cuny, in his capacity as doctor, concluding the interview with one of the future vaccine recipients. “Without counting the civic reserve, 78 doctors and 60 nurses have come forward to lend us a hand”, specifies the city councilor, evoking the idea of a “vaccibus” intended for establishments welcoming the elderly to vaccinate on the spot .
All along the route, each visitor is accompanied by a volunteer. “About twenty are available on site, but we continue to make calls via the platform jeveuxaider.gouv.fr in order to be able to organize over time, ”explains Isabelle From, volunteer manager.
Behind the screen, a small needle administers the Pfizer vaccine. After their injections, Monique and her husband Marc go to the administrative area. The gesture is entered on their ameli.fr account and an appointment made for the second injection. The couple then go to the waiting area where each vaccinee is watched for fifteen minutes while waiting for any side effects. “Everything was smooth. I’ll be back ! Monique smiles under her mask.In addition to this, you need to know more about it.
By phone, you can make an appointment on 03 87 345 345.
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