3 COVID-19 Vaccine Mega-Sites In NJ Close Because Of Snowstorm

NEW JERSEY – Gov. Phil Murphy announced that three COVID-19 vaccine sites will close on Sunday because of the snowstorm that's supposed to hit New Jersey.

Appointments scheduled for Sunday were moved to dates within the next week.

The other three sites will remain open.

Individual health care providers will be reaching out via phone, email and/or text to reschedule any Sunday appointments at the closed mega-sites, Murphy said.

The vaccination call center will remain open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. to pre-register people, answer questions and schedule first-dose appointments.

To reach the vaccination call center, dial: 855-568-0545.

Murphy took the action as a winter storm warning remained in effect for 16 counties on Sunday for New Jersey's second winter storm in the week, bringing as many as 8 inches to the Garden State. Read more: NJ Weather: Latest Snow Estimates As Winter Storm Warning Issued

Areas not impacted by the snow could feel the slippery effects of rain, a wintry mix and possible flooding, causing problems for travelers in South Jersey and the Jersey Shore.

Patch will keep track of the snow totals. Read more: Who Got The Most Snow? NJ Town-By-Town Nor'easter Snow Totals

It wasn't immediately clear if state officials were worried that the storm could

The storm could be troublesome as it comes in the heels of a nor'easter that left as many as 35 inches in some parts of New Jersey. Read more: Who Got The Most Snow? NJ Town-By-Town Nor'easter Snow Totals