As demand for the coronavirus vaccine in New Jersey grows, the state continues to increase the number of vaccination sites, including the addition of so-called “mega sites” that could deliver thousands of vaccines a day.
As of Sunday, more than 130 vaccine sites have been published on the state’s website. The state asks people to pre-register and call to make appointments at specific locations.
The newest venues include four coronavirus vaccine mega-sites at Moorestown Mall in Burlington County, Rowan College of South Jersey in Gloucester County, the New Jersey Convention and Exhibition Center in Middlesex County and Rockaway Townsquare in County Morris. Two additional mega sites will open later in East Rutherford and Atlantic City.
State officials said the mega-sites will be able to vaccinate up to 2,000 people a day. Currently, however, the federal government is not providing sufficient doses for this to happen.
The shots were initially given to health professionals, long-term residents, others in social settings, police and firefighters.
But Murphy announced on Wednesday that anyone aged 65 and over and those aged 16 to 64 with specific medical conditions can make appointments for vaccines starting today.
This includes 1.47 million people aged 65 and over, 2 million smokers and up to 1 million other people with chronic health conditions. (Smokers are considered to have a high risk health condition).
In the next six months, New Jersey plans to vaccinate about 4.7 million people. The general public should be able to receive vaccines by April or May, according to state and federal authorities.
Here is the most recent list of vaccination sites listed by the state, although availability of doses may affect appointment times. Supplies can also fluctuate daily as the federal government sends more vaccines to states.
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