BROCKTON, MASS. (WHDH) - Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker on Friday received his COVID-19 booster shoot amid nationwide concerns over the new omicron variant.
Gov. Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito received their booster shots at The Shaws’ Center in Brockton shortly after 3 p.m.
“You really should get a booster shot. It’s the best way to ensure as much protection as possible for you, your friends, your coworkers and your neighbors,” Baker said during a press conference on Friday after receiving the shot.
This comes as the Bay State reported 5,179 new coronavirus cases on Friday, the state’s highest single-day total of new cases since January, according to Massachusetts health officials.
All Massachusetts residents age 18 and older are eligible to get a booster shot six months after receiving the second dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine, or two months after receiving a single dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
“The science on this one is clear. The vaccines do help people from getting very sick from this virus,” said Baker.
Bay State residents looking to schedule a booster shot can find available appointments by clicking here.
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