UpdatedThu, Jan 21, 2021 at 6:04 pm ET
Reply
Mayor Brad Cohen said that the slow vaccine rollout is impacting statewide distribution effort. (Carly Baldwin/Patch)
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ Although a new COVID-19 vaccination site opened in East Brunswick, it does not guarantee town residents will receive the vaccinations anytime soon due to a nationwide shortage.
At his COVID-19 briefing on Wednesday, East Brunswick Mayor Brad Cohen clarified that the vaccines are distributed by the state and county and that the mayor has no control over the distribution. At this point in time we are all in the same scenario. There are simply just not enough vaccines coming to the state, and the state therefore does not have the ability to make sure the counties get a regular supply on a regular enough schedule, he said.
UpdatedThu, Jan 14, 2021 at 4:50 pm ET
Reply
The tribute will coincide with a Washington, D.C. ceremony on Jan. 19, a day before President-elect Joe Biden’s inauguration. (Shutterstock)
EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ East Brunswick Mayor Brad Cohen announced that the township will participate in the Nationwide memorial honoring those who lost their lives to COVID-19.
This memorial will coincide with a Washington, D.C. ceremony on Jan. 19, a day before President-elect Joe Biden s inauguration.
The event in East Brunswick will take place at 5.30 p.m. Township buildings will either be illuminated or have the inside lights on for five minutes.
Subscribe
Cohen has also encouraged local businesses and organization to illuminate their buildings. Additionally, places of worship have also been invited to ring bells for five minutes beginning 5. 30 p.m.