City Of Wilmington: Free COVID-19 Vaccines And Free COVID Testing In Wilmington

Wilmington DE

23 July, 2021

6:05 PM

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Press release from the City of Wilmington: 07/23/2021 4:30 PM Mayor Purzycki urges residents to beat COVID by getting vaccinated and tested, and not becoming complacent Mayor Purzycki urges residents to beat COVID by getting vaccinated and tested, and not becoming complacent Mayor Purzycki urges residents to beat COVID by getting vaccinated and tested, and not becoming complacent Mayor Purzycki urges residents to beat COVID by getting vaccinated and tested, and not becoming complacent Mayor Purzycki urges residents to beat COVID by getting vaccinated and tested, and not becoming complacent Mayor Purzycki urges residents to beat COVID by getting vaccinated and tested, and not becoming complacent Mayor Purzycki urges residents to beat COVID by getting vaccinated  Mayor Mike Purzycki is urging City residents to continue to take steps to prevent the spread of the COVID-19 virus. The Mayor said our adherence to science and common sense over these many long months is starting to produce a reward of a more normal schedule for personal and public gatherings. Mayor Purzycki said we'll do even better as a City if we continue to get vaccinated and tested for the virus. He urged residents to follow CDC guidelines regarding mask wearing, social distancing, and other preventative measures until we can be sure that the virus threat is over. FREE COVID Vaccine Information:  FREE COVID Vaccine Information Downtown Farmer's Market in Rodney Square 1000 North Market Street Select Wednesdays from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.: July 28, August 11, August 18, and August 25 All walk-ups welcome at the mobile vaccine trailer. Pfizer, 1st or 2nd doses for anyone 12 and older (Anyone under 18 years old must have a signed consent form from a parent or guardian); Johnson & Johnson single dose for anyone 18 and older. These vaccination opportunities are made possible in conjunction with the Delaware Division of Public Health. Westside Family Healthcare 1802 W. 4th Street Thursdays 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. (Appointments and Walk-Ins) Pfizer, 1st and 2nd dose (16+) Register:  Call 302-655-5822 or visit www.westsidehealth.org/covidvaccines.   DPH Clinic at Canby Park 1946 Maryland Avenue Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. & 1:15 p.m. – 4 p.m. (Appointments and Walk-Ins) Pfizer, 1st and 2nd dose (ages 12+; parental consent required for those under age 18) Register:  Call 1-833-643-1715. For more information about vaccines and coronavirus in Delaware visit coronavirus.delaware.gov/vaccine/where-can-i-get-my-vaccine and coronavirus.delaware.gov.   DPH Porter Public Health Clinic 509 W. 8th Street, 2nd Fl. Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. & 1:15 p.m. – 4 p.m. (Walk-Ins) Pfizer, 1st and 2nd dose (ages 16+) For more information, call 1-833-643-1715 option 3. To learn more about vaccines and coronavirus in Delaware visit coronavirus.delaware.gov/vaccine/where-can-i-get-my-vaccine and coronavirus.delaware.gov.   Henrietta Johnson Medical Center 601 New Castle Avenue FREE vaccinations are available by appointment. Walk-Ups also welcome. Call 302.655.6187 to register. FREE COVID Testing:   City residents can be tested FREE for COVID-19 next week at test locations in and around Wilmington. For more information or to find the site nearest to you, visit either: The State of Delaware's COVID-19 test site page at coronavirus.delaware.gov/testing/ The New Castle County COVID-19 test site page at www.nccde.org/2011/COVID-19-Resources  In addition, COVID-19 testing will be conducted by appointment only at the Henrietta Johnson Medical Center, 601 New Castle Avenue, on the following dates: Wednesday, July 28:      5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Mayor Purzycki expresses his thanks to the State and New Castle County governments as well as the City and State Emergency Management offices for arranging the weekly COVID testing events in Wilmington and throughout New Castle County.   COMMUNITY AND MEDIA INQUIRIES:  John Rago Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy and Communications City of Wilmington, Office of the Mayor Mobile: (302) 420-7928 Email: [email protected] This press release was produced by the City of Wilmington. The views expressed here are the author's own.