2 Monmouth Co. Vaccine Sites Still Facing Shipment Issues

MONMOUTH COUNTY - Monmouth County residents gearing up to receive a vaccine this week at the two county-operated sites may face rescheduled appointments due to delayed vaccine shipments, officials said Wednesday.

Vaccine appointments at these sites scheduled for Feb. 18 are now rescheduled to Feb. 22 due to the continued delay in vaccine deliveries, the Monmouth County Board of Commissioners said in a statement. The update comes a day after the officials announced initial delays.

A Wednesday statement from the officials noted that vaccines could not be delivered on time this week due to the inclement weather in the South and Midwest regions of the country.

“The county has not gotten notification that the vaccines have even shipped yet and so we want to be proactive by moving these appointments now so that people can make alternative plans if necessary,” said Commissioner Director Arnone. “Again, we apologize for this inconvenience to those with scheduled appointments, but everyone scheduled for Thursday will receive their vaccine on Monday.”

“Vaccine appointments are now moved to Monday at the same time and location as previously scheduled at either Brookdale Community College or the Monmouth County Agricultural Building,” said Commissioner Deputy Director Kiley. Read more: COVID Vaccine Site List In Monmouth County: What To Know

New Jersey has expanded the list of eligible people, allowing police and fire professionals and people older than 65 to get the vaccine. Front line workers and those with medical conditions are also eligible. You can find out if you qualify for a vaccine here: When Can You Get COVID-19 Vaccine In NJ? Here's The New 2021 List