For
Immediate Release:
January 5, 2021
Monmouth
County officials announce mobile vaccination sites; provide CARES updates
MIDDLETOWN, NJ – Monmouth County officials held a
press conference today to announce the roll out of the Mobile Command Center to
begin vaccinating Phase 1A of the New Jersey Department of Health (NJDOH)
phases for prioritizing the COVID-19 vaccine.
“With the help of the Monmouth County Sheriff’s
Office, the County plans to inoculate four days per week in four towns,” said
County Commissioner Director Thomas A. Arnone. “There will be 50 vaccines
administered, strictly by appointment only, at each site. No walk-ins will be
accepted.”
This week’s schedule for vaccinating Phase 1A is as
follows:
- Tuesday, Jan. 5 from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
at the Middletown Fire Department, 336 State Highway 35 in Middletown
- Wednesday, Jan. 6 from 9:30 a.m. to
1 p.m. at the Shore Area Communications Center, Neptune Boulevard and
State Route 33 in Neptune
- Thursday, Jan. 7 from 9:30 a.m. to 1
p.m.at the I-Play America Event Center, 110 Schanck Road in Freehold Township
Vaccinations will also be scheduled
at the Monmouth County Health Department in Freehold Borough.
“License, certification of documentation will need
to be provided at the time of the appointment to be inoculated in order to
prove their status under Phase 1A,” said County Commissioner Director Arnone.
“Monmouth County has been receiving 500 vaccines per week, for the last three
weeks, with no guarantee of future deliveries at this time. The remaining
schedule for vaccinating Phase 1A is forthcoming.”
Additional information about the COVID-19 vaccine
and Phase 1A can be found at www.visitmonmouth.com/health.
“I don’t want our residents to feel like we are
letting them down, but we don’t have control over how many vaccines we receive
or when we receive them,” said County Commissioner Director Arnone. “What I can
promise is that we will work tirelessly to distribute all vaccines as soon as they
are received by the State and advocate for more vaccines to be given to
Monmouth County residents.”
“We are eager to begin the distribution of the
COVID-19 vaccine at designated sites to our healthcare providers, as we
steadfastly work to reduce and stop the spread of the virus. However, the State of NJ should have included
members of law enforcement and fire units in the 1A category as well, since
they respond to EMS calls and are also on the front lines battling this
pandemic,” said Sheriff Shaun Golden. “The health and safety of all healthcare
workers, first responders and residents in Monmouth County is of the utmost
importance. This effort led by the Monmouth County Board of County
Commissioners, the Monmouth County Sheriff’s Office and the Monmouth County
Health Department affirms that we are entering the final stretch in the fight
against COVID-19.”
County Commissioner Director Arnone went on to
discuss the recently launched social distancing campaign in order to address
pandemic fatigue among residents.
“We know it has been tough
following new restrictions and protocols, but they are in place for your health
and ours. We have not come this far to stop following measures that can
help stop the spread. We all want this over with – and the sooner, the better,”
said County Commissioner Director Arnone. “That is why my fellow Commissioners
and I have invested CARES Act funds in a new campaign to remind Monmouth County
residents and visitors to wear a mask, social distance and wash their hands in
an effort to slow the spread.”
Campaign
messaging includes:
·
Fliers
can be downloaded by visiting www.KeepMonmouthSafe.com.
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