44% Of Hazlet Adults Are Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19

HAZLET, NJ — Nearly half of all adults in Hazlet are fully vaccinated against COVID-19, according to the most recent data released by the state. But Hazlet still has work to do in order to get 70 percent of adults fully vaccinated, in line with state goals.

For the first time Monday, the New Jersey Department of Health released town-level data on COVID-19 vaccinations. The state's COVID-19 dashboard now reveals the percentage of all people, adults and seniors who have been partially or fully vaccinated in each city and town.

Here's the data in Hazlet:

• Hazlet population with at least one dose: 47 percent of all ages, 59 percent of adults (18 and older) and 82 percent of seniors (65 and older).
• Hazlet population fully vaccinated: 35 percent of all ages, 44 percent of adults and 69 percent of seniors.

New Jersey set a goal to fully vaccinate 70 percent of adults — 4.7 million people — by the end of June. About 3.6 million people in New Jersey have been fully vaccinated as of Monday afternoon.

All people 16 and older are eligible for vaccination in New Jersey. Sixteen- and 17-year-olds remain eligible for only the Pfizer vaccine. Monmouth County recently opened walk-in vaccine appointment eligibility to residents at the Brookdale Community College. Read More: Brookdale Now Offering Walk-In Vaccine Appointments