DELAWARE- As of this afternoon, 87 percent of Delawareans age 65 and over have received at least one dose of a vaccine while 52 percent age 16 and over have at least one dose.
But there have been recent challenges that the Delaware Division of Public Health has faced including the temporary loss of J&J.
"It has resumed this week," DPH Medical Director Doctor Richard Hong said. "We have communicated with providers and offered outreach materials again reminding them to use Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) as a messaging tool and that they all can continue using Johnson & Johnson."
Dr. Hong says supply of all vaccines continues to be steady and the state received 2,200 doses of J&J this week. It usually gets about 600.
Two clinics will be offering the one dose shots this weekend including Dover International Speedway on Saturday.
Despite a larger supply there is a lower demand. DPH says that means big vaccination sites are not as effective and walk-ups could become more popular. Doctor Hong says he does not want the registration process to be a barrier from people getting vaccinated.
"Now the demand is a little different," Dr. Hong said. "We don't see the urgency but I am sure there are still folks who want the vaccine so we are going to try and continue to cater to some of these needs as well as developing new approaches to it.
The shift is being initiated to bring the vaccines to unvaccinated Delawareans.
If you are having trouble finding a place to get your vaccine, DPH has made a webpage dedicated to where clinics are happening and the pharmacies who are administering shots. Visit de.gov/getmyvaccine to see locations and register for appointments if one is needed.
The shift is being initiated to bring the vaccines to unvaccinated Delawareans.