Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Site List In Cape May County

Ocean City NJ

27 March, 2021

11:24 AM

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CAPE MAY COUNTY, NJ — New Jersey has been steadily expanding the number of publicly listed COVID-19 vaccination sites, and the state continues to announce new locations. The state's list includes some locations that accept appointments directly; others are operating through the New Jersey Vaccine Scheduling System (see the Cape May County list of vaccine sites below). Cape May County's vaccination site in Avalon continues to serve all county residents. County officials have encouraged residents to register for the vaccine through the state's website. CVS and Rite Aid began scheduling COVID-19 appointments at locations that will receive vaccines, but appointments fill up quickly. Ocean City's Community Services Team is helping seniors and residents without computer access register with the the state's vaccine scheduling system. They also attempt to help residents enroll in the appointment selection process for the mega-site in Atlantic City. Residents in need of this service can call 609-399-6111 or visit the Ocean City Community Center, City Hall Welcome Center or 46th Street Welcome Center. Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli said the state plans to increase the number of vaccination sites beyond 300. State officials have said the goal is to vaccinate 70 percent of the adult population by the spring. Gov. Phil Murphy announced that New Jersey has created a county-by-county vaccine hub that reports the number of immunizations across the state (see our guide to the vaccination system below). As of Saturday, Cape May County logged a total of 55,710 vaccinations, with 21,860 people fully vaccinated. The state expanded COVID-19 vaccination eligibility again on Friday, this time including all state residents ages 55 and older, retail workers and many others. Who's Eligible Now? Paid and unpaid healthcare workersResidents and workers of long-term care and high-risk congregate care facilitiesFirst responders including sworn law enforcement and fire professionalsIndividuals aged over 65Individuals aged 16-64 that have certain medical conditions that increase the risk of severe illness from the virusPre-K to 12 educators and staffChildcare workers in licensed and registered settings Transportation workersAdditional public safety workersAdditional high-risk individuals Starting March 29, additional frontline essential workers will be eligible to book vaccine appointments. Food production, agriculture and food distribution (including grocery store and restaurant workers)Eldercare and supportWarehousing and logisticsSocial services support staffElections personnelHospitalityMedical supply chainPostal and shipping servicesClergyJudicial system Here are the vaccine sites near Cape May County: Avalon Community Hall 3001 Avalon Ave Avalon (609) 463-6581 cmchealth.net CVS Pharmacy (Cape May County) MarmoraNorth WildwoodOcean CitySeavilleSea Isle CityVillasWest Cape MayWildwoodCVS registration link Rite Aid 01258 Wildwood riteaid.com/pharmacy/covid-qualifier ShopRite Pharmacy Of Rio Grande 1700 Route 47 South Rio Grande vaccines.shoprite.com ShopRite Pharmacy #603 4 West Roosevelt Blvd Marmora vaccines.shoprite.com Register at state and county portals to ensure you have a better chance of getting the vaccine when it becomes available in your category. Click here to get Patch email notifications on this or other local news articles or get Patch breaking news alerts sent right to your phone with our app. Download here. Follow Ocean City Patch on Facebook. Have a news tip? Email [email protected].