In New Jersey, the Delta Variant now represents 100% of variants circulating. Given how transmissible the Delta Variant is, increasing the number of complete COVID-19 primary vaccination courses administered and boosters shots are going to be vital in reducing the spread of COVID-19 in the coming months.

Last week, the NJ Department of Health Commissioner announced that as of October 17th, there were 545 adults hospitalized for COVID-19 in NJ, 78% of them were not fully vaccinated. While no vaccine works 100% of the time, COVID-19 vaccines continue to remain highly effective in protecting people against COVID-19 hospitalization and death.

The below data was pulled from the NJ’s COVID-19 Dashboard. The chart shows Mendham Township’s COVID-19 Vaccination Progress as of Thursday, October 21st. 

At Least One Dose			Vaccine Courses Complete
Mendham Township			Mendham Township
Morris County			Morris County
All Ages:	62%		All Ages:	57%
12 through 17:	39%		12 through 17:	35%
12 and over:	70%		12 and over:	64%
18 and over:	75%		18 and over:	68%
30 and over:	76%		30 and over:	70%
65 and over:	81%		65 and over:	72%
Four weeks ago			Four weeks ago
All Ages:	60%		All Ages:	56%
12 through 17:	38%		12 through 17:	34%
12 and over:	68%		12 and over:	63%
18 and over:	73%		18 and over:	67%
30 and over:	74%		30 and over:	69%
65 and over:	77%		65 and over:	70%

As we prepare for the holidays, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released its 2021 Holiday Celebration Guidance, which emphasizes the importance of being vaccinated in advance of the holiday season. The CDC recommends that those who aren’t fully vaccinated delay their travel plans until becoming fully vaccinated. 

To facilitate vaccination efforts, Mendham Township, the Mendham Township School District, and the Morris County Department of Health are in the process of planning a number of vaccination clinics in the Township for primary vaccination courses and booster doses.  

In the meantime, a complete list of NJ’s vaccination centers is available online at covid19.nj.gov/pages/finder or by calling 1-855-568-0545. 

Have a great week, and take care! 

Sarah Neibart

Mayor, Mendham Township