COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic Opens at Portland International Jetport

Free shots available from noon to 8 p.m. seven days a week

AUGUSTA— Today, the Maine Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) in partnership with the Portland International Jetport launched a new COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the airport.

The clinic, which is open seven days a week from

noon to 8 p.m., will provide a free Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine to anyone age 18 and older looking to get vaccinated, including travelers and residents. No appointments are required, and drop-in vaccinations are welcome.

“This partnership offers more safe, effective, and free COVID-19 vaccinations to Maine people and anyone flying into or out of the state. Adding this clinic, with vaccinations available regardless of residency, is another way to ensure that Maine is one of the safest places to be this summer,” said Maine DHHS Commissioner Jeanne Lambrew. “We’re pleased to partner with the Portland International Jetport to offer this clinic that offers more options for vaccination for the Greater Portland community.”

"The State of Maine has been a great partnerthroughout the COVID-19 pandemic" said Paul Bradbury, Airport Director. "We had over35,000 individuals take advantage of our testing site at the airport from November 2020through May 2021, and we are now excited to be able to provide single-shot vaccines to travelers and community members."

"Many customers havecalled us inquiring about vaccines for international travel as many countries have COVID vaccine requirements for tourism, so we are excited we can provide an opportunityfor travelers to get vaccinated before they travel" said Zach Briggs, Airport Customer Experience Manager.

Parking will be validated for up to 45 minutes to allow those coming to the Jetport solely for vaccination to enjoy free parking. The Jetport is also easily accessible through the Greater Portland Transit District METRO. City bus route #5 travels to and from the Portland Jetport into downtown Portland with connections to other METRO routes, Amtrak, South Portland Bus and ZOOM (with connections to Biddeford, Saco and Old Orchard Beach).

COVID-19 vaccine remains widely available across the state. To find a vaccination location, go to www.maine.gov/covid19/vaccines/vaccination-sites or call the Community Vaccination Line at 1-888-445-4111.

Maine continues to demonstrate nation-leading progress in administering vaccinations and containing the spread of COVID-19. Over 76 percent of Maine people age 12 and older have received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine and 70.8 percent are fully vaccinated, according to theU.S. CDC vaccination tracker. Maine, adjusted for population, also ranks 4^thlowest in total number of cases and deaths from COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic, according to the U.S. CDC.