Somerset County Expands COVID Vaccination Waiting List

SOMERSET COUNTY, NJ — Somerset County residents 40 years and older are now eligible to sign up for the Somerset County COVID Vaccination Waiting List.

Eligible residents can sign up for the waiting list by contacting the county's hotline at 908-231-7155 from 8:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. or by visiting co.somerset.nj.us/covidQs.

Vaccination appointments will be prioritized by age and underlying conditions, according to Somerset County.

The county announced the expansion on Tuesday. Previously the county was only allowing residents 65 and older to sign up.

Having trouble landing a vaccine appointment? Here is the latest list of Somerset County locations offering the COVID-19 vaccine. Read More: 17 COVID Vaccine Sites In Somerset County

If you are still having trouble getting an appointment then reach out to the Vaccine Angels in Somerset County. The group of volunteers is working to get everyone vaccinated. Read More: Army Of 'Angels' On A Mission To Vaccinate Somerset County Folks

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