Coronavirus Information

The Secretary of Defense mandated the COVID vaccine for all Department of Defense service members on Aug. 1, 2021. In order to preserve the mission of the Corps, Marines are required to get the vaccine or complete a medical or administrative exemption before the deadline. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Soline Skrzypczak)

Lt. Cmdr. Kristi Stonegarza, Infectious Diseases Staff Physician, 1st Medical Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, I Marine Expeditionary Force answers the most commonly asked vaccine questions. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Maximiliano Rosas)

U.S. Navy LT Elizabeth Walker, a general medical officer with III Marine Expeditionary Force, addresses COVID-19 vaccinations at Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Sept. 22, 2021 . (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Zachary Sarvey)

With the release of the COVID-19 vaccine many different questions and concerns have risen. Is it safe? Why should I trust it like other vaccines? The Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point and Naval Health Clinic Cherry Point commands are dedicated to keeping the community informed and up-to-date as well as answer these questions.

Commandant of the Marine Corps Gen. David H. Berger and the Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black receive the COVID-19 vaccine as part of Operation Warp Speed at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Maryland, Dec 22, 2020. Operation Warp Speed is a national initiative to accelerate the development, production and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines, therapeutics and diagnostics. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Lance Cpl. Ellen M. Schaaf)

CORONAVIRUS INFORMATION

In accordance with MARADMIN 462/21 all active duty personnel are required to be fully vaccinated by Nov. 28, 2021 and all reserve component personnel are required to be fully vaccinated by Dec. 28, 2021.

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If you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms,

or

Had contact with someone who may be COVID-19 positive

CALL THE NURSE ADVICE LINE

at 1-800-874-2273 ext. 1

If unable to connect, then call Tripler Army Medical Center

at (808) 433-6661 or (808) 433-3710

Symptoms include: fever, cough, shortness of breath

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COVID-19 Travel Restrictions Installation Status Update

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Guidance to the force for the use of masks and other public health measures.

Beginning July 28, 2021:

• In areas of substantial or high community transmission, DoD requires all Service members, Federal employees, onsite contractor employees, and visitors, regardless of vaccination status, to wear a mask in an indoor setting in installations and other facilities owned, leased or otherwise controlled by DoD.

• Service members, Federal employees, onsite contractor employees, and visitors who are not fully vaccinated also need to continue to physically distance consistent with applicable CDC and DoD Force Health Protection guidance.

• DoD installations, other facilities, and worksites shall, as soon as possible, post signs and post information on their websites clarifying what masking requirements apply in each installation, other facility, and worksite.

• Organizations should consult with their servicing Labor Relations Office for guidance regarding implementation for bargaining unit employees.

Beginning August 30, 2021:

In accordance with MARADMIN 462/21 all active duty personnel are required to be fully vaccinated by Nov. 28, 2021 and all reserve component personnel are required to be fully vaccinated by Dec. 28, 2021.

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