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The state’s new website to sign up for a coronavirus vaccine is now live.
The site allows people to pre-register, even if you are not currently eligible. Currently, the state is vaccinating only health workers and residents and nursing home workers, rated 1st.
The website is covid19.nj.gov/vaccine.
New Jersey opened its website to register for the coronavirus vaccine.
“This is our central online location for official vaccine-related information and will also serve as a ‘landing page’ for our vaccine registration portal in the near future,” said Governor Phil Murphy when announcing the portal last week.
When you visit the site, it will ask for your name, address, gender, race, phone number and date of birth. He will then ask for your insurance information. It also has an option for those without insurance.
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The next screen asks a series of questions, including the type of work you do and whether you have any of the 19 medical conditions that would put you at greater risk, including diabetes, asthma and heart disease.
Then he asks about pregnancy and breastfeeding, if you have tested positive for COVID-19, if you have a weakened immune system and if you have had allergic reactions in the past.
After verifying the information, if you are not currently qualified, you will receive a message saying that you will receive an email when it is your turn to schedule an appointment.
“As we work to deliver vaccines quickly and safely, remember to wear a mask, wash your hands regularly and practice social detachment. For more information on how to prevent the spread of COVID-19, visit covid19.nj.gov ”, said the message.
Phase 1b could begin later this month and include “essential frontline workers” and people aged 75 and over, said a CDC panel.
These frontline workers include around 30 million people, including first responders, such as firefighters and police, educators, including teachers, support staff and daycare, those working in food and agriculture, manufacturing, prison staff, postal workers, US, public transport officials and grocery workers, the panel said.
Phase 1c, which could begin in February, would include those aged 16 to 64 with high-risk conditions and other adults aged 65 to 75.
It would also include 57 million of what it calls “other essential workers”, which include those working in transport and logistics, food service, construction, IT and communication, energy, media, legal and waste.
As of Monday, New Jersey had vaccinated 101,417 people in the state, although officials said the report on administration of the vaccine may be taking too long.
The state received 405,000 vaccines in December. Approximately 280,000 doses have been allocated to hospitals and community facilities for frontline health workers, while about 120,000 doses have been reserved for long-term care facilities.
The state received 106,000 additional doses in the first week of January, according to the state’s website. Approximately half is reserved for long-term care institutions and the other half for hospitals and community facilities.
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Karin Price Mueller can be contacted at [email protected].