Salem State To Host Regional Phase 1 Coronavirus Vaccination Day

SALEM, MA — Salem State University will host a regional coronavirus vaccination day for North Shore residents eligible in phase 1 of the state's vaccination protocol on Thursday.

Eligible residents of Danvers, Beverly, Marblehead, Salem and Swampscott can register for the vaccination at the university's South Campus Gym on Harrison Road on Thursday from 1 to 5 p.m. Pre-registration is required and proof of eligibility is required when people arrive at the site.

Eligibility for phase 1 was expanded last week to include all home health care workers. A full list of those eligible under phase 1 can be found here.

Residents of those five towns who are eligible can go here to register for a vaccination.

Peabody will hold a phase 1 vaccination day at Higgins Middle School on Wednesday with the Peabody Health Department saying Tuesday afternoon that a "small number" of vaccines will be available. Peabody residents eligible can pre-register here.

Gov. Charlie Baker said on Monday that phase 2 of vaccinations — which will begin with all those age 75 or older — will begin on Feb. 1 with a regional mass vaccination site set for Danvers.

Salem Mayor Kim Driscoll said she expects the Salem State will also be used as a mass vaccination site for North Shore residents when phase 2 begins next week.

Those going to Salem State on Thursday should bring their proof of eligibility, wear a facemask, wear a short-sleeve shirt, arrive as close to their appointment time as possible and wait in the car until that appointment time if arriving early.

Vaccinations will be with the Moderna vaccine. Those being vaccinated will need a second dose about 28 days later.

A pre-vaccination screening form can be found here.

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(Scott Souza is a Patch field editor covering Beverly, Danvers, Marblehead, Peabody, Salem and Swampscott. He can be reached at Scott.Souza@Patch.com. Twitter: @Scott_Souza.)

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