Cape May County Prepares To Open Second COVID-19 Vaccination Site

CAPE MAY COUNTY, NJ — Cape May County announced plans on Wednesday to open a second vaccination site when the county is provided with more vaccines.

"Vaccinating the public is our first and foremost concern but we need to get the vaccine in order to accomplish that task,” county Commissioner Jeffrey Pierson said in a news release. “We are receiving about 1,000 doses a week and that is not enough. We are advocating every day for more doses.”

The county health department has requested a supply of 30,000 doses, which they have the capacity to store and administer according to the release.

As of Friday morning, Cape May County has administered about 7,263 doses which includes the second dose to those in specified phases 1A and 1B.

The dates and location for the second site have not been announced.

Pierson said the county is working with hospitals and local pharmacies to open up more vaccination sites.

The Cape May County Department of Health urges all residents to pre-register for the vaccine on the county website. Those registered will be notified when and where to make an appointment.

Elderly or disabled persons who do not have the internet to access the online pre-registration can contact the Department of Human Services, Division of Aging and Disability Services at 609 886-6200 for assistance.

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