Iowa will receive over 100,000 COVID-19 vaccine doses this week. In addition to the Moderna and Pfizer allocations, Iowa will receive 25,600 doses of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, which was approved for Emergency Use Authorization by the FDA and CDC on Sunday. Marion County is one of 17 counties that will receive Johnson & Johnson vaccines.

The Marion County Public Health Department has announced it’s holding a COVID-19 vaccination clinic on Friday at the Vermeer Global Pavilion in Pella. Eligible individuals include everyone in Phases 1A and 1B Tier 1. This includes healthcare workers, long-term care providers, church staff who visit hospitals, first responders, school staff, early childhood education, and everyone age 65 or older.

Appointments are available from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and must be scheduled online. People must live or work in Marion County, bring state issued identification, and proof of eligibility. Those that go in for their second dose must bring their immunization card and must have received their first dose from Marion County Public Health.

Click here to schedule appointments, and stay tuned to KNIA/KRLS for the latest on COVID-19 in Marion County.