Atlantic County Announces Rollout Of COVID Vaccine

ATLANTIC COUNTY, NJ — Health care workers will begin receiving vaccinations against the COVID-19 virus on Tuesday at Atlantic Cape Community College in Mays Landing.

The shots are being administered by appointment only to those in the state and federal designation phase 1A, which includes health care workers and first responders.

Eligible individuals can make appointments on the county’s website.

“Atlantic Cape Community College has been a terrific partner in providing the use of its gymnasium for our initial vaccination clinics,” said County Executive Dennis Levinson. “The location is secure and centrally located with easy access for all.”

Atlantic County is also working with the state on plans for vaccine distribution at the Atlantic City Convention Center, one of six facilities selected by the state Department of Health to serve as a vaccination mega site that will be available to provide mass vaccinations.

“We had our first call with representatives from the governor’s office on Christmas Eve to discuss plans for the Atlantic City Convention Center and we will have a walk-through during which we hope to learn more about the anticipated timeline and process,” Levinson said.

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