Cape May County COVID-19 Vaccine Update: Locations, Eligibility

Ocean City NJ

11 April, 2021

10:35 AM

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CAPE MAY COUNTY, NJ — New Jersey has been expanding the number of publicly listed COVID-19 vaccination sites, and the state continues to announce new locations in the Cape May County area and elsewhere. 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 their 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 recently 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. You can find out if you qualify by going here: When Can You Get COVID-19 Vaccine In NJ? Here's The New 2021 List Here's who became eligible on Monday: 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 Who's already 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 workersFood 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 systemMurphy announced the state will be opening its vaccination list to people 16 and older starting Monday, April 19. Read More: COVID Vaccines Will Expand To NJ Residents 16 And Older As of Saturday, Cape May County logged a total of 70,381 vaccinations, with 30,877 people fully vaccinated. Here are the vaccine sites near Cape May County: Avalon Community Hall3001 Avalon AveAvalon(609) 463-6581cmchealth.net CVS Pharmacy (Cape May County) MarmoraNorth WildwoodOcean CitySeavilleSea Isle CityVillasWest Cape MayWildwoodCVS registration linkRite 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 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? 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