The Berks County Commissioners continue to work with community partners to lay the groundwork for a community vaccination clinic in Berks.
The Commissioners have put together a task force to help address the various needs for the clinic so that once the site is approved and vaccine is available, vaccinations can begin. The County is working with a local health provider that will serve as the conduit to receive the vaccine and manage the staff at the site. The County is currently looking into a property in Muhlenberg Township to serve as the home of the clinic.
While the general public will eventually sign up for appointments online, the County is also working to set up a Call Center with Co-County Wellness Services to serve individuals who do not have access to technology. The Berks County Area Agency on Aging will also be helping assist individuals who do not have access to technology and the Berks County Library System will help with outreach and offer computer and Internet access for individuals looking to sign up for appointments.
BARTA will be providing transportation to the site for individuals who do not have the ability to get to the vaccine clinic. BARTA plans to offer free fixed and shared rides to the site. Individuals with transportation needs will be directed to contact the Call Center to request assistance.
The County is asking that residents do not contact these community partners with questions about the community vaccination clinic at this time.
The County will announce once the Call Center is operational and will send out subsequent announcements as vaccine appointments become available, dependent on supply. To receive the latest updates as they become available, residents should sign up for the County’s newsletter at www.doyourpartberks.com or by clicking here.
