700 Bergen County Teachers, Faculty Vaccinated In Paramus

PARAMUS, NJ — Over 700 Bergen County teachers and faculty received a COVID-19 vaccine at a one-day clinic Saturday.

Hosted by Bergen County and Bergen New Bridge, the clinic happened Saturday at the Bergen County Technical School in coordination with the Bergen County Education Association, the Executive County Superintendent’s Office, and the Bergen County Superintendent’s Association.

The educators received the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, according to county officials.

"Ensuring vaccination access for Bergen County educators is critical to resuming full-time in-person learning," said Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco.

"As vaccine supply becomes more widely available, I am committed to seeing our students and staff return to in-person instruction in a swift, yet safe manner."

A full return to in-person learning will likely correspond with more educators being vaccinated, and the county is doing their part. Another clinic is scheduled for Saturday.

"The outreach by Bergen County to safeguard educators and children will play a major role in the ability of schools to return to full-time in-person instruction," said Louis Delisio, Interim Executive County Superintendent for Bergen County.

Bergen County Commissioners Chairman Steve Tanelli believes getting educators vaccinated is an important step to reopening schools.

"Making sure that Bergen County educators, school staff, and students are able to return to school in a safe and efficient manner is a top priority." said Tanelli. "The introduction of the one-dose Johnson and Johnson Janssen vaccine moves us one step closer to returning to in-person instruction."

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