Newark Trying To Hike COVID Vaccine Numbers With 'Pop-Up' Sites

Newark NJ

13 May, 2021

11:55 AM

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NEWARK, NJ — Newark is kicking off a new effort to get more people vaccinated against COVID-19 by holding "pop-up" vaccine sites in each city ward. On Wednesday, officials launched the city's community vaccination site campaign with a one-day event at Ivy Hill Park in the West Ward. The site gave shots to residents 18 and older, and walk-up appointments were available. Upcoming pop-up sites include: East Ward: Wednesday, May 26, Ironbound B Field, 105 St. Charles StreetNorth Ward: Tuesday, June 8, Luis Muñoz Marin, 663 BroadwaySouth Ward: Tuesday, June 22, Restored Holiness Church of God, 40 Hobson Street Central Ward: Wednesday, July 7, Nat Turner Park, 251-289 18th Avenue The effort got a thumbs-up on social media from Gov. Phil Murphy. NEW: Starting today, @rasjbaraka and @CityofNewarkNJ will be bringing #COVID19 community vaccination sites to every ward across the city for Newark residents ages 18+. Walk-ups are welcome! pic.twitter.com/9mvjvRGLKU— Governor Phil Murphy (@GovMurphy) May 12, 2021 Today we are at Ivy Hill Park until 5pm providing COVID-19 vaccines and food to residents in the community. Come out and join us, #getvaccinated, and grab a FREE box of food for you and your family. pic.twitter.com/xm07BdCkDs— City of Newark (@CityofNewarkNJ) May 12, 2021 Send local news tips and correction requests to [email protected] Sign up for Patch email newsletters. Learn more about posting announcements or events to your local Patch site. Don't forget to visit the Patch Newark Facebook page.