Vaccinations In Monmouth To Be Delayed Following Shipment Issues

FREEHOLD, NJ – If you’re eagerly waiting to get your first or second COVID-19 vaccine dose this week, you may have to wait a bit longer.

The Monmouth County Board of County Commissioners announcedTuesday that vaccine appointments scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 17 are being moved to Friday, Feb. 19 due to a delay in vaccine shipments to New Jersey. Read more: COVID Vaccine Site List In Monmouth County: What To Know

“The County has been notified by the New Jersey Department of Health that vaccines will not be delivered on time due to the inclement weather in the South and Midwest,” Commissioner Director Arnone said in a statement. “We apologize for this inconvenience to those with scheduled appointments, but everyone scheduled for Wednesday will receive their vaccine on Friday.”

“Vaccine appointments are now moved to Friday 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.

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. Read more: NJ Expands COVID Vaccine To 65 & Older, Those With Medical Issues

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