SOUTH WHITEHALL TWP., Pa. – Lehigh Valley Health Network said COVID-19 will begin mass vaccinations in Dorney Park & Wildwater Kingdom on Wednesday, January 27.
LVHN vaccinates individuals 75 and older, and only those with an appointment. The drive-through clinic takes place from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm. The vaccination is free.
LVHN said people 75 and older are urged to use MyLVHN to schedule a vaccination appointment on their own. Those who already have an account will receive a notification to schedule a vaccination appointment. Those wishing to register for MyLVHN can visit the LVHN website and click “Register” at the top of the page. These people will also receive a notification after registration to schedule an appointment. People can also call 833-LVHN-CVD (833-584-6283).
The ability to schedule an appointment depends on the range of available vaccines at LVHN, which is determined by the state, according to a health network press release.
LVHN said it will continue to expand its mass immunization program. Sites are being set up in Northampton and Monroe counties in conjunction with local health offices and authorities. People need an appointment to get the vaccine at all LVHN sites, including the mass immunization sites, where the Health Network said it expects to vaccinate at least 5,000 people a day if it has enough vaccine.
LVHN says that even after receiving the COVID-19 vaccine, people should continue to wear a mask in public, wash their hands often, and stay socially distant until the majority of the community is vaccinated.