First single shot vaccine arrives in Hawaii

The first single-shot COVID-19 vaccine manufactured by Johnson & Johnson arrived in Hawaii today.

The Department of Health (DOH) accepted delivery of 5,900 doses on O‘ahu. The remaining 6,000 doses are being distributed evenly between Hawai‘i Island, Maui and Kaua‘i with each county receiving 2,000 doses today.

The Johnson & Johnson vaccine is highly effective in preventing severe illness, hospitalization and death. Its single-shot regimen eliminates the need for patients to return for a second dose and it can be stored at refrigerator temperatures for months.

DOH is inviting educators from DOE to be vaccinated with Johnson & Johnson vaccine this Friday as part of our continuing effort across the state.

In the coming days DOH will announce the dates and locations where additional populations will have access to Johnson & Johnson vaccines.