Mohegan Sun, Partners To Host Vaccination Clinics

Information via Mohegan Sun

UNCASVILLE, CT — In their continued efforts to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, the Mohegan Tribe is partnering with the Connecticut Department of Public Health, Griffin Health, and the Uncas Health District to host free vaccination clinics for Connecticut residents. The clinics are beginning as Connecticut’s daily COVID positivity figures have once again topped eight percent, and the state has now reported multiple cases of the Omicron variant.

The walk-in clinics will take place every Wednesday starting January 12 through February 2, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Mohegan Sun’s Seasons Buffet in the Earth Casino. On Monday, January 10 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Uncas Health District will host their clinic at the Seasons Buffet. Primary shots and boosters will be available to all eligible age groups.

The following are dates and times for the vaccination clinics being hosted at Mohegan Sun:

CT Department of Public Health/Griffin Health Clinics

• Wednesday, January 12th: 10:00am – 4:00pm
• Wednesday, January 19th: 10:00am – 4:00pm
• Wednesday, January 26th: 10:00am – 4:00pm
• Wednesday, February 2nd: 10:00am – 4:00pm

Available Primary shots

• 12 years and older: Pfizer
• 18 years and older: Moderna & J&J

Available Booster shots

• 16 years and older: Pfizer*
• 18 years and older: Moderna & J&J

Uncas Health District Clinic

• Monday, January 10th: 9:30am – 12:30pm

Available Primary shots

• 5 – 11 years and older: Pfizer
• 12 years and older: Pfizer
• 18 years and older: Moderna & J&J

Available Booster shots

• 16 years and older: Pfizer*
• 18 years and older: Pfizer, Moderna & J&J

All individuals attending the clinics must always wear a mask and bring their driver’s license or non-driver photo identification card. Minors must be accompanied by a parent or guardian to receive the vaccination or booster.

If you have any questions about these clinics, please contact the respective agencies: CT Department of Public Health at 800.203.1234 or Uncas Health District at 860.823.1189.

*NOTE: More information will be forthcoming regarding 12-15 year old Pfizer boosters.

To view the above press release at Mohegan Tribe’s website, visit: https://www.mohegan.nsn.us/about/press-room/recent-press-releases/2022/01/10/mohegan-tribe-partners-with-state-department-of-public-health-and-local-health-community-centers-host-more-vaccination-clinics