Omnicron Boosters: How To Get One If You Live In Moorestown Area

MOORESTOWN, NJ — The new COVID-19 booster shot is available in Burlington County, officials said.

The new booster is designed to protect against both the original COVID strain and the BA.4 and BA.5 omicron subvariants, according to the Centers for Disease Control.

"These variants are highly transmissible, so we’re encouraging residents to get boosted right away to help guard against a new COVID surge," said Burlington County Department of Health Director Herb Conaway.

The booster will be available during the following days and times and at the following locations, county officials said.

• Wednesdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Gibson House Community Center at 535 E. Main St. in Evesham
• Thursdays from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Bordentown Senior Center at 3 Municipal Drive in Bordentown
• Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Burlington County Health Department at 15 Pioneer Blvd. in Westampton

More information about the new booster and ways to get one in Burlington County is available at this link.

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