Bergen County Receives 1000 Doses of Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine

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Bergen County Executive Jim Tedesco has announced that the County of Bergen, in partnership with Bergen New Bridge Medical Center, has received 1000 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine. Distribution to Bergen County category 1A healthcare workers will begin on Monday, December 28, at the Bergen New Bridge Medical Center campus, Annex Alternate Care Facility. The County aims to vaccinate approximately 300 individuals per day, leveraging the facility's large Point of Dispensing (POD) capacity. Eligible healthcare workers must present their professional license, employer ID, or a paystub showing employment by a category 1A healthcare facility at the time of vaccination.

Key Takeaways:

  • Bergen County and Bergen New Bridge Medical Center have received 1000 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, prioritizing category 1A healthcare workers.
  • Vaccinations will be administered at the Bergen New Bridge Medical Center campus, Annex Alternate Care Facility, from Monday, December 28, onwards.
  • Category 1A healthcare workers must present proof of employment or licensure to receive the vaccination.
  • The facility can accommodate approximately 300 vaccinations per day, qualifying it as a large Point of Dispensing (POD) location for the State of New Jersey.
  • Eligible category 1A healthcare workers include doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and other licensed or registered health professionals working in Bergen County.
  • Vaccination will continue in phases, with the County and Bergen New Bridge Medical Center collaborating with federal, state, and local partners.

Statistics:

  • 1000 doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine have been received by Bergen County and Bergen New Bridge Medical Center.
  • Vaccinations will begin on Monday, December 28, at the Bergen New Bridge Medical Center campus, Annex Alternate Care Facility.
  • The facility has the capability to administer approximately 300 vaccinations per day.
  • Category 1A healthcare workers must present proof of employment or licensure at the time of vaccination.

Sources:

  • "County Executive Jim Tedesco Announces Bergen County and Bergen New Bridge Medical Center Receive 1000 Doses of Moderna COVID-19 Vaccine" (Bergen County Government Website)
  • "Bergen New Bridge Medical Center to Administer COVID-19 Vaccinations" (Bergen New Bridge Medical Center Website)