Full Notification

 
The Township will continue to keep you informed of up to date information concerning the availability and accessibility to vaccines and updated vaccination locations.

Below are direct links to the various vaccine providers currently accepting appointments for COVID-19 vaccinations: 

• CVS https://www.cvs.com/immunizations/covid-19-vaccine
• Walgreens https://www.walgreens.com/topic/promotion/covid-vaccine.jsp
• Rite Aid https://www.riteaid.com/pharmacy/covid-qualifier
• Wegmans https://www.wegmans.com/covid-vaccine-registration/
• Shop Rite https://covidinfo.reportsonline.com/covidinfo/ShopRite.html
• Walmart https://www.walmart.com/cp/1228302
• Sam's Club https://www.samsclub.com/pharmacy?xid=hdr_subscriptions-services_pharmacy 

The List of Statewide Vaccination Locations, which includes State "Mega-Sites" and state-designated Mercer County sites, can be found here: https://covid19.nj.gov/pages/healthcare-worker-covid-19-vaccine-locations The number of vaccines available may vary, so you may need to check back several times if you are seeking an appointment at a specific location.
 
Anyone seeking a COVID-19 vaccine is strongly encouraged to register with the New Jersey Vaccine Scheduling System (NJVSS): https://covidvaccine.nj.gov/ If you experience an error or need help registering with the NJVSS, you can complete an online form https://covid19.nj.gov/forms/vaccine/vss-feedback or call NJ Hotline at (855) 568-0545. You will be notified when it is time for you to schedule an appointment. For State information about COVID-19 vaccine eligibility and phasing priority: https://covid19.nj.gov/pages/vaccine
 
Seniors aged 75 and older can call the Senior NJ COVID Call Center hotline (856) 249-7007 between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. daily for assistance with registering, scheduling and rescheduling appointments.
 
As an increasing number of Americans are fully vaccinated, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced recent changes to their recommendations for fully vaccinated individuals. For specifics regarding their recommendations: https://www.cdc.gov/media/releases/2021/p0308-vaccinated-guidelines.html
 
EAST WINDSOR UPDATE
 
East Windsor Township, in ongoing efforts to plan for the anticipated increase in vaccine availability, is maintaining a Covid-19 Vaccination Pre-Registration System, for local area clinics -- for Township residents 55 years of age and older and residents at risk -- who have not received or scheduled a COVID-19 vaccination appointment. This list will be used in the event the vaccine supply and opportunities become available in our local area. To access the form: https://www.east-windsor.nj.us/COVID-19_VACCINATION_REQUEST
 
MERCER COUNTY UPDATE
 
The Mercer County Department of Human Services, in partnership with the Mercer County Board of Social Services, has launched the Emergency Rental Assistance Program (ERAP), to offer financial assistance toward unpaid rent or utility bills for renter households in Mercer County impacted by COVID-19. The application deadline is April 5, 2021. For more information https://www.mercercounty.org/departments/human-services/office-on-homeless-services/emergency-rental-assistance-program-erap or call (609) 389-3575.
 
STATE OF NEW JERSEY UPDATE
 
Governor Murphy signed Executive Order No. 234 on March 29, effective Friday April 2, Increasing Gathering Limits as follows: https://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210329c.shtml
 
OUTDOOR GATHERINGS:

• The general outdoor gathering limit will increase from 50 people to 200 people.
• Outdoor gatherings that are religious services or ceremonies, political events, weddings, funerals or memorial services will continue to have no limit.
• College and youth sporting events will be permitted up to 200 spectators if he outdoor venue can accommodate appropriate social distancing. 

LARGE VENUES:

• Venues, including sports and entertainment venues, with a seating capacity of 2,500 or more will be permitted to host events at 20 percent capacity indoors and 30 percent capacity outdoors, excluding participants, such as athletes and performers, and staff, such as coaches and ushers.
• All attendees at the event must remain six feet apart, except those individuals who purchase or reserve tickets together may be seated together. Masks are required, except when eating or drinking.

CATERED EVENTS:

• The Order clarifies that banquet halls and similar dining establishments and venues using a licensed caterer can host indoor celebrations and other private catered events at 35 percent of the room’s capacity, up to 150 persons.

 
Governor Murphy announced Expanded Vaccine Eligibility, effective April 5, for individuals aged 55 and older, additional frontline essential workers and individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities 16 and over. https://covid19.nj.gov/faqs/nj-information/slowing-the-spread/who-is-eligible-for-vaccination-in-new-jersey-who-is-included-in-the-vaccination-phases
 
New Jersey has extended through May 28 the application deadline for small business PPE discounts, through the New Jersey Economic Development Authority's Small and Micro Businesses Person Protective Equipment (PPE) Access Program.
 
Mercer County has reported, as of March 31, 2021, there have been 122 new cases for a total of 28,849 confirmed COVID-19 Cases to date, and a total, sadly, of 864 deaths in Mercer County. All active cases are either at home self-isolating or admitted to the hospital. The State of New Jersey today reported 4,586 additional Confirmed COVID-19 Cases for a current total of 799,391 cases, and 44 additional deaths for a total of 21,993 COVID-19 related deaths statewide. For all further information and data related to COVID-19 cases, go to the New Jersey official COVID-19 dashboard: https://covid19.nj.gov/
 
For general questions and concerns about COVID-19: 

• Call: 2-1-1
• Call (24/7): 1-800-962-1253
• Text: NJCOVID to 898-211
• Visit covid19.nj.gov for additional information

Instructions:

Follow the guidance of public health officials.