Johnson & Johnson Coronavirus Vaccine Arrives In Connecticut

CONNECTICUT — The first vials of the long-awaited, single-dose Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine have arrived in Connecticut.

On Wednesday morning, Hartford HealthCare received 7,400 doses and Trinity Health Of New England received 1,000 doses for the Saint Francis Hospital pharmacy.

"We are excited another vaccine has received the necessary FDA Emergency Use Authorization, because it adds one more tool in our armamentarium in defeating this virus and ending pandemic," said Dr. Syed Hussain, Trinity's chief clinical officer. An armamentarium is a colletion of resources.

Hussain said Trinity would continue to use its stock of double-dose Pfizer and Moderna vaccines.

"As responsible stewards of the COVID-19 vaccine, we are dedicated to the careful allocation and use of every vaccine dose provided to us," he said. To make a vaccine appointment, visit TrinityHealthOfNE.org/appointment.

Hartford HealthCare is offering residents a choice among the vaccines through its online MyChart system where people can sign up for an appointment. You can make your vaccine appointment with Trinity HealthCare online.