Morristown Church To Offer COVID Vaccinations This Saturday

MORRISTOWN, NJ — For one afternoon, Bethel AME Church will transform into a COVID-19 vaccine site. The church will hold a free vaccine clinic from 2-5 p.m. Saturday as part of New Jersey's "Grateful for the Shot" initiative.

The site will offer Pfizer vaccines, which are available for people 12 and older. The event will feature music and refreshments.

"Grateful for the Shot" partners the state with houses of worship, bringing community events to try and ramp up vaccine efforts. Each event features a "block party" in a familiar community atmosphere.

“Our diverse group of faith leaders are trusted members of the community, and trust is critical in winning our fight against COVID-19,” said Gov. Phil Murphy. “For the last several months, our houses of worship have generously turned their sanctuaries and community rooms into vaccination centers for their congregants."

Here's where Morristown stands with COVID-19 vaccinations as of Thursday afternoon:

• Population fully vaccinated: 51 percent of all ages, 60 percent of adults (18 and older) and 89 percent of seniors (65 and older).
• Population with at least one dose: 65 percent of all ages, 73 percent of adults and 99 percent of seniors.

New Jersey set a goal for 70 percent of adults to become fully vaccinated by the end of June. President Joe Biden set the same national benchmark for July 4. Morris County recently became New Jersey's first to reach the 70 percent objective. Read more: Morris County Hits NJ's Goal: 70 Percent Of Adults Vaccinated

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