On Thursday, the state expanded vaccine eligibility to additional populations, including
residents aged 65 years and older, those between the ages of 16 and 64 with certain
chronic medical conditions, and smokers. Individuals between the ages of 16 and 64 with
the following conditions are now eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine: cancer, chronic
kidney disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, Down syndrome, heart failure,
coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathies, obesity, sickle cell disease, and diabetes.
With this expansion, over 4 million New Jerseyans are now eligible to receive the COVID-19
vaccine.
As of yesterday, more than 310,000 vaccine doses have been administered throughout New
Jersey. Although more individuals are now eligible to receive the vaccine, this expansion
has created an increased demand for the same limited supply. Currently, the state is
receiving only a little over 100,000 doses a week. The Governor and NJDOH Commissioner
have asked individuals to be patient as the state continues to update and implement its
vaccine distribution plan.
To receive notifications regarding your eligibility to receive the COVID-19 vaccine,
please sign-up on the NJ Vaccine Scheduling
System<https://covidvaccine.nj.gov/> and
atlantichealth.org<https://www.atlantichealth.org/conditions-treatments/…ml>.
You will be contacted when appointments become available. The County of Morris has also
established a COVID-19 Hotline where further information can be obtained. To access the
hotline, please call (973) 829-8250.
We will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as they become available.
Have a good weekend, and take care.
Sarah Neibart
Mayor, Mendham Township
sneibart(a)mendhamtownship.org