On Tuesday, March 16, Hawaiʻi County Mayor Mitch Roth received the Johnson & Johnson single-shot COVID-19 vaccine.

This marks the first time the newly authorized single-shot vaccine was administered publicly in the County of Hawaiʻi. Mayor Roth qualified for vaccination as an “essential worker” under Phase 1b of the Hawaiʻi State COVID-19 Vaccination Plan.

“I was honored to embrace my kuleana as a public servant and proud community member by getting vaccinated today,” said Mayor Roth in a statement.

Photo Courtesy of Hawaiʻi County Mayor’s Office