Receive alerts from your local agencies
...or text your ZIP CODE to 888777 for mobile alerts

Full Notification

East Windsor Township
Wednesday April 7th, 2021 :: 04:00 p.m. EDT

Alert

East Windsor Township Update on Coronavirus (COVID-19)

April 7, 2021

CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) UPDATES
EAST WINDSOR TOWNSHIP
 
The Township will continue to keep you informed of up to date information concerning the availability and accessibility to vaccines and updated vaccination locations.
 
The Township is maintaining a Covid-19 Vaccination Pre-Registration System, for local area clinics -- for Township senior citizen 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
 
COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment-Finding Tool has been launched by the New Jersey Department of Health, as an online tool to help people more easily find COVID-19 vaccination appointments: https://covid19.nj.gov/pages/finder?utm_medium=email&utm_source=govdelivery The online tool aggregates information across multiple scheduling platforms multiple times an hour, allowing people to search for available vaccine appointments at locations across the state. For State vaccine eligibility and phasing priority: https://covid19.nj.gov/pages/vaccine
 
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.
 
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.
 
The List of Statewide Vaccination Locations, including state "Mega-Sites" and Mercer County sites, can be found here: https://covid19.nj.gov/pages/healthcare-worker-covid-19-vaccine-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
 STATE OF NEW JERSEY UPDATE
 
Governor Murphy announced Expanded Vaccine Eligibility, effective April 19, EVERYONE 16 and over will be eligible to receive vaccine. 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
 
Governor Murphy amended New Jersey's travel restrictions. Fully vaccinated individuals who travel DOMESTICALLY are no longer required to self-quarantine after their trip or to get tested before or after travel. https://nj.gov/governor/news/news/562021/approved/20210405b.shtml
 
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 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) Access Program. For additional information and to apply: https://ppe.covid19.nj.gov/
 
Mercer County has reported, as of April 7, 2021, there have been 106 new cases for a total of 29,534 confirmed COVID-19 Cases to date, and a total, sadly, of 866 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 3,578 additional Confirmed COVID-19 Cases for a current total of 824,179 cases, and 45 additional deaths for a total of 22,176 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.

Address/Location
East Windsor Township
16 Lanning Blvd
East Windsor, NJ 08520

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 609-443-4000

TEXT-A-TIP -  Text TIP EASTWINDSOR followed by your message, to 888777

Submit an anonymous web tip

Alert Details

Severity:
Unknown - Severity unknown
Urgency:
Immediate - Responsive action SHOULD be taken immediately
Certainty:
Observed - Determined to have occurred or to be ongoing
Category:
Medical and public health
Event:
Virus or Contagious Disease Outbreak

Navigate & Discover