3 NJ mega COVID vaccination sites closed due to snowstorm
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Snow cancels vaccine appointments in some NJ counties
Snow caused slick roads and major travel concerns in New Jersey on Thursday, as a number of COVID vaccine mega-sites in the state had to shut down early due to the winter storm.
NEW JERSEY - A winter storm bringing snow, ice and rain across New Jersey led officials on Thursday to shutter at least three of the state s mass COVID-19 vaccination sites.
The so-called megasites at the Moorestown Mall in Burlington County, the NJ Exposition Center in Middlesex County and Rockaway Townsquare Mall in Morris County were closed. Anyone with an appointment at those sites will need reschedule for later this week, said Gov. Phil Murphy.
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The Morris County Board of Commissioners released data today showing, per capita, Morris County is second among all New Jersey counties in the number of vaccinations issued to date, but emphasized the dearth of vaccine supplies in New Jersey is hampering the ability of people in all counties to schedule vaccination appointments.
But Low Supply of Vaccine Statewide Hampers Public Ability to Make Appointments
“We want it to be clear that everyone here at Morris County fully understands the frustration people have with being unable to get appointments for vaccinations. It may not make anyone feel better, but that problem is universal throughout New Jersey and other states, despite what some people may be seeing on social media. The problem is that there is an extremely high demand for vaccine, yet a very small supply,” said Commissioner Douglas Cabana.