New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy talks with Miriam Ramos, of Pleasantville, as Ramos receives her vaccine shot Jan. 26 at the Atlantic City Convention Center.
AtlantiCare will open up several new windows on its website to schedule COVID-19 vaccine appointments at the Atlantic City mega site this week.
“As vaccine distribution continues, we remain committed to adjusting our processes and procedures as needed to best serve our community. Available appointments are determined based on the vaccine supply the state provides,” AtlantiCare spokesperson Jennifer Tornetta said.
The announcement follows a glitch in the system that caused people to lose their place in line Tuesday.
The new windows to schedule appointments will be noon Friday and 8 a.m. Saturday.
Dozens of South Jersey residents reported experiencing a glitch on the website to sign up fo…
Those interested in scheduling an appointment should visit vaccination.atlanticare.org to create an account ahead of the scheduling window opening. Tornetta said there are also frequently asked questions to learn more about receiving the vaccine. People also can call the New Jersey Vaccine Appointment Support Line at 855-568-0545 from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., seven days a week, for vaccine appointment support.
“Community vaccination is a vital part of curbing the spread of COVID-19. We are committed to vaccinating all those who wish to receive the vaccine. We appreciate the community’s continued support and understanding as we work diligently to do so,” Tornetta said.
As hundreds of thousands of New Jersey residents anxiously await a COVID-19 vaccine appointment, those in Atlantic County vented frustrations on social media Tuesday afternoon following the glitch on AtlantiCare’s scheduling website. Many reported being in the queue to get an appointment at 3:05 p.m. for which there were 1,180 available slots. However, after they received a “spot in line” and the site said it was their turn to book the appointment, users received an error code and lost their place in line.
Tornetta apologized Tuesday, stating the glitch was identified and resolved.
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New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy talks with Miriam Ramos, of Pleasantville, as Ramos receives her vaccine shot Jan. 26 at the Atlantic City Convention Center.
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First lady Tammy Murphy tours Atlantic City Convention Center mega site
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First Lady Tammy Murphy wife of the 56th Governor of New Jersey Phil Murphy, left watch Eileen Xu Nurse from AtlantiCare gives Miriam Ramos of Pleasantville her vaccine shot at Atlantic City Convention Center mega site Tuesday Jan 26, 2021.Tammy Murphy, who is a strong advocate for family health through her Nurture NJ initiative. Edward Lea / Staff Photographer Press of Atlantic City
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First lady Tammy Murphy, left, watches AtlantiCare nurse Eileen Xu vaccinate Miriam Ramos, of Pleasantville, on Tuesday at the Atlantic City Convention Center.
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AtlantiCare nurse Eileen Xu gives Miriam Ramos, of Pleasantville, a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in January at the Atlantic City Convention Center.
Atlantic City Mega Site
First Lady Tammy Murphy wife of the 56th Governor of New Jersey Phil Murphy along with Clay McClain, Operations Section Chief - NJ All Hazards Incident Management Team tour the Atlantic City Convention Center mega site Tuesday Jan 26, 2021.Tammy Murphy, who is a strong advocate for family health through her Nurture NJ initiative. Edward Lea / Staff Photographer Press of Atlantic City
Atlantic City Mega Site
First Lady Tammy Murphy wife of the 56th Governor of New Jersey Phil Murphy along with Clay McClain, Operations Section Chief - NJ All Hazards Incident Management Team tour the Atlantic City Convention Center mega site Tuesday Jan 26, 2021.Tammy Murphy, who is a strong advocate for family health through her Nurture NJ initiative. Edward Lea / Staff Photographer Press of Atlantic City
Atlantic City Mega Site
First Lady Tammy Murphy wife of the 56th Governor of New Jersey Phil Murphy along with Clay McClain, Operations Section Chief - NJ All Hazards Incident Management Team tour the Atlantic City Convention Center mega site Tuesday Jan 26, 2021.Tammy Murphy, who is a strong advocate for family health through her Nurture NJ initiative. Edward Lea / Staff Photographer Press of Atlantic City
Atlantic City Mega Site
First Lady Tammy Murphy wife of the 56th Governor of New Jersey Phil Murphy talk with Kantaben Patel of Atlantic City before receiving her vaccine shot at Atlantic City Convention Center mega site Tuesday Jan 26, 2021.Tammy Murphy, who is a strong advocate for family health through her Nurture NJ initiative. Edward Lea / Staff Photographer Press of Atlantic City
Atlantic City Mega Site
First Lady Tammy Murphy wife of the 56th Governor of New Jersey Phil Murphy talk with Sylvia Alston of Egg Harbor Township before receiving her vaccine shot at Atlantic City Convention Center mega site Tuesday Jan 26, 2021.Tammy Murphy, who is a strong advocate for family health through her Nurture NJ initiative. Edward Lea / Staff Photographer Press of Atlantic City
Atlantic City Mega Site
First Lady Tammy Murphy wife of the 56th Governor of New Jersey Phil Murphy talk with Sylvia Alston of Egg Harbor Township before receiving her vaccine shot at Atlantic City Convention Center mega site Tuesday Jan 26, 2021.Tammy Murphy, who is a strong advocate for family health through her Nurture NJ initiative. Edward Lea / Staff Photographer Press of Atlantic City
Atlantic City Mega Site
First Lady Tammy Murphy wife of the 56th Governor of New Jersey Phil Murphy, left watch Steve Ruhf Nurse from AtlantiCare gives Sylvia Alston of Egg Harbor Township before receiving her vaccine shot at Atlantic City Convention Center mega site Tuesday Jan 26, 2021.Tammy Murphy, who is a strong advocate for family health through her Nurture NJ initiative. Edward Lea / Staff Photographer Press of Atlantic City
Atlantic City Mega Site
First Lady Tammy Murphy wife of the 56th Governor of New Jersey Phil Murphy talk with Clarence Alston of Egg Harbor Township before receiving the vaccine shot at Atlantic City Convention Center mega site Tuesday Jan 26, 2021.Tammy Murphy, who is a strong advocate for family health through her Nurture NJ initiative. Edward Lea / Staff Photographer Press of Atlantic City
Atlantic City Mega Site
First Lady Tammy Murphy wife of the 56th Governor of New Jersey Phil Murphy talk with Clarence Alston of Egg Harbor Township before receiving the vaccine shot at Atlantic City Convention Center mega site Tuesday Jan 26, 2021.Tammy Murphy, who is a strong advocate for family health through her Nurture NJ initiative. Edward Lea / Staff Photographer Press of Atlantic City
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First lady Tammy Murphy, right, watches fourth-year medical doctor student Kenneth Lam, left, vaccinate Clarence Alston, of Egg Harbor Township, on Tuesday at the Atlantic City Convention Center.
Atlantic City Mega Site
First Lady Tammy Murphy wife of the 56th Governor of New Jersey Phil Murphy along with Clay McClain, Operations Section Chief - NJ All Hazards Incident Management Team tour the Atlantic City Convention Center mega site Tuesday Jan 26, 2021.Tammy Murphy, who is a strong advocate for family health through her Nurture NJ initiative. Edward Lea / Staff Photographer Press of Atlantic City
Atlantic City Mega Site
First Lady Tammy Murphy wife of the 56th Governor of New Jersey Phil Murphy tour the Atlantic City Convention Center mega site Tuesday Jan 26, 2021.Tammy Murphy, who is a strong advocate for family health through her Nurture NJ initiative. Edward Lea / Staff Photographer Press of Atlantic City
Atlantic City Mega Site
First Lady Tammy Murphy wife of the 56th Governor of New Jersey Phil Murphy along with Clay McClain, Operations Section Chief - NJ All Hazards Incident Management Team tour the Atlantic City Convention Center mega site Tuesday Jan 26, 2021.Tammy Murphy, who is a strong advocate for family health through her Nurture NJ initiative. Edward Lea / Staff Photographer Press of Atlantic City
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Murphy, center, talks with Atlantic City Mayor Marty Small Sr., second from left, Assemblyman Vince Mazzeo, Assemblyman John Armato, state Sen. Chris Brown, right, and other local and state officials during a tour of the facility.
Claire Lowe
Staff Writer
I began covering South Jersey in 2008 after graduating from Rowan University with a degree in journalism. I joined The Press in 2015. In 2013, I was awarded a NJPA award for feature writing as a reporter for The Current of Hamilton Township.
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