Atlantic County’s vaccination mega-site will book 31,000 first-dose appointments over three days this week.Online scheduling for the site at the Atlantic City Convention Center will start at 3 p.m. Tuesday, 6 p.m. Thursday and 9 a.m. Saturday, AtlantiCare announced.Those wishing to participate should make sure they first have an account, which can be created at … Read more
A majority of racial and ethnic minorities and lower-income residents of New Jersey want a COVID-19 vaccine, but report getting vaccinated at half the rates of white and more affluent residents of the state, according to a Stockton University Poll released today.At least 80 percent of all respondents see the virus as a major concern … Read more
A retired U.S. Army administrative assistant and player for the Negro Baseball League became received the 100,000th vaccination at Atlantic City’s megasite this week.James Plummer, 90, got his first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine at the Atlantic City Convention Center on Thursday, administered by nurse Kaleena Ellis, one of the site’s team leaders.Anita Robinson brought … Read more
Pleasantville will have about 3,600 COVID vaccination first-round doses for its residents beginning at the end of this month.Community members are asked to send their names and phone number to COVIDVAX@pleasantvillefd.net to register.Eligibility and appointment details will be discussed in a follow-up call.The first dose will be given March 29, with the second round a … Read more
The governor on Tuesday made March 9 “COVID-19 Heroes Day” in New Jersey.“From nurses and doctors to grocery store workers and law enforcement, countless essential workers have been working day and night to serve New Jerseyans during these trying times,” Gov. Phil Murphy said. “It is my honor to sign this bill recognizing the heroic … Read more