Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Site List In Cape May County

Ocean City NJ

01 April, 2021

6:33 PM

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This article was last updated April 1 at 6:30 p.m. 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). The state added another tool in the box to fight against the COVID-19 pandemic with a beta version of an Appointment Finder, which is live and ready to use, according to Murphy. Read more: New Jersey Launches COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment Finder "This new tool aggregates information across multiple scheduling platforms, multiple times an hour letting you know when appointments are open and letting you know how you can make one for yourself," Murphy said at his COVID-19 briefing on Wednesday. "Appointments are still limited, especially so mid to late week." As of Thursday, Cape May County logged a total of 61,292 vaccinations, with 25,166 people fully vaccinated. Who's Eligible? 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 settingsTransportation workersAdditional high-risk individualsAdditional public safety workers On Monday, the following people became 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 Who Becomes Eligible April 5? Individuals 55 and overIndividuals ages 16 and up with intellectual and developmental disabilitiesEducators, including support staff, in higher education settingsCommunications infrastructure support, including engineers, and technicians and members of the pressReal estate, building, and home service workers, including construction workers, code officials, plumbers, electricians, HVAC technicians, property management and maintenance workersRetail financial institution workers, including bank tellers, lending services, public accounting and check-cashing workersSanitation workers providing disinfection and janitorial services, city sanitation workers; residential, commercial, and industrial solid and hazardous waste removal workersLaundry service workers, including those working in laundromats, laundry services and dry cleanersUtility workers including electrical generation and supply system, natural gas delivery, nuclear power plant, water supply, telephone and cable/fiber/optical/broadband/cellular service workersLibrarians and support staff at municipal, county and state libraries Here are the vaccine sites near Cape May County: Avalon Community Hall3001 Avalon AveAvalon(609) 463-6581cmchealth.net CVS Pharmacy (Cape May County) Marmora North Wildwood Ocean City Seaville Sea Isle City Villas West Cape May Wildwood CVS registration link Rite Aid 01258Wildwoodriteaid.com/pharmacy/covid-qualifier ShopRite Pharmacy Of Rio Grande1700 Route 47 SouthRio Grandevaccines.shoprite.com ShopRite Pharmacy #6034 West Roosevelt BlvdMarmoravaccines.shoprite.com For more vaccine information, visit our New Jersey COVID-19 Vaccination Hub.