Thousands Of New COVID Vaccine Appointments Up In Camden County

GLOUCESTER TOWNSHIP, NJ — After receiving a “significant amount” of the Moderna and Johnson and Johnson COVID-19 vaccines, thousands of new appointments have become available at the county’s vaccination center, officials announced.

Thousands of new appointments are available for Wednesday.

“If you are eligible to receive vaccination and you have not yet made an appointment, now is your best opportunity to head online or call our hotline and schedule a time to come see our staff,” Camden County Commissioner Al Dyer said. “Since the start of the vaccine rollout we have not had many opportunities to promote vaccine availability with this level of immediacy. Thanks to an increased allotment of vaccine doses, thousands of new appointments have been made available this week at the vaccine center. If you need an appointment or have an existing appointment that you’d like to move up, do not miss this chance to get protected against COVID-19.”

The vaccination center at Camden County College, 200 College Drive in the Blackwood section of Gloucester Township, will be open 12 hours a day from Tuesday through Saturday to accommodate the influx of new appointments, officials said.

“This is an incredible opportunity to increase the rate of vaccinations in our community at the same time that spread of this disease appears to be picking up,” Camden County Commissioner Director Louis Cappelli Jr. said. “These vaccines are our best weapon in the fight against COVID-19. The faster that we are able to get these shots into the arms of our residents, the faster we can put this pandemic behind us. If you are eligible to be vaccinated, please do not delay and get your shot as soon as possible. All approved vaccines are safe and effective.”

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The vaccination site is operated by the county in partnership with Cooper University Health Care and Jefferson Health-New Jersey and has provided more than 70,500 vaccines as of Monday, officials said.

Throughout the entire county, 285,994 COVID-19 vaccine doses have been administered as of Tuesday. There are 178,970 people with at least one vaccine dose, and 115,297 people who are fully vaccinated.

As of Tuesday, there have been 44,237 coronavirus cases and 1,135 coronavirus-related deaths in Camden County since the pandemic began more than a year ago. There were 136 new cases and six new deaths reported on Tuesday.

“Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims and their families as we announce the tragic passing of six additional Camden County residents due to COVID-19,” Cappelli said. “The Camden County Vaccination Center currently has thousands of vaccination appointments available for new patients, and for those with appointments they’d like to move up. If you are eligible for vaccination, don’t wait to get protected. This is our best way to stop the spread of coronavirus and to prevent additional loss of life.”

The following information is currently available regarding these most recent deaths in Camden County:

• A Voorhees man in his 70s;
• A Winslow man in his 70s;
• A Winslow woman in her 90s;
• A Laurel Springs man in his 60s;
• A Gloucester Township woman in her 90s; and
• A Clementon man in his 80s.

The Camden County Vaccination Clinic is currently open to those with appointments only. Appointments are available for eligible residents at camdencountyvaccine.com or by calling 856-549-0530 or 1-800-999-9045.

Vaccine eligibility is determined by the Governor. Those currently eligible for vaccination include:

• Individuals age 55+
• Individuals age 16-54 with certain medical conditions
• Individuals age 16-54 with intellectual and developmental disabilities
• Childcare workers in licensed and registered settings
• Clergy
• Communications, IT, and media workers
• Educators and staff, including pre-K to 12 and higher education
• Eldercare and support workers
• Elections personnel
• First responders
• Healthcare workers
• Hospitality workers
• Individuals experiencing homelessness and those living in shelters
• Judicial system workers
• Laundry services workers
• Librarians and library support staff
• Long-term care and high-risk congregate care facility residents and staff
• Medical supply chain employees
• Members of tribal communities
• Migrant farm workers
• Postal and shipping service workers
• Public safety workers
• Real estate, building, and home services workers
• Retail financial institution workers
• Sanitation workers
• Social service workers and support staff
• Transportation workers
• Utilities workers
• Warehousing and logistics workers

On Monday, Murphy announced that all New Jersey residents 16 years of age and over will be eligible for vaccination beginning April 19. Currently, only the Pfizer vaccine can be administered to individuals between the ages of 16 and 17 years old. The Camden County Vaccination Center in Blackwood is offering only the Moderna and Johnson and Johnson vaccines at this time. Read more here: COVID Vaccines Will Expand To NJ Residents 16 And Older

If you are having difficulty scheduling your appointment online or you need to reschedule your second appointment, email COVID19VaxCenter@camdencounty.com. If you have any questions, call the COVID-19 Vaccination Center Hotline at 856-549-0530.

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