Doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine are being made available to New Kent County through the Chickahominy Health District on Friday, April 16, 2021. The County will receive 400 doses of the vaccine for this Friday’s COVID-19 vaccination clinic at New Kent High School (7365 Egypt Road, New Kent) from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
“We are very pleased that we will be offering the one-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine this week in addition to the Moderna vaccine we normally have at our clinics,” said Rodney Hathaway, New Kent County Administrator. “With the Chickahominy Health District’s announcement that we are moving into Phase 2, this is perfect timing."
On Friday, April 9 the Chickahominy Health District announced that along with other regional health districts they would be moving into Phase 2 of COVID-19 vaccinations. Those who live or work in New Kent County, are 18 years of age and older, and wish to sign up for an appointment to receive the vaccine are now eligible and should call the New Kent County COVID-19 Vaccine Call Center at (804) 966-9677. The call center is open Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.