Morristown Makes Progress In Meeting NJ's Vaccination Goals

MORRISTOWN, NJ — Morristown continues inching toward the state's goals for COVID-19 vaccinations. Seventy-one percent of adults have received at least one shot as of Monday morning.

State officials set a goal for 70 percent of New Jersey's adults to get fully vaccinated by the end of June. New Jersey can reach its goal even if some towns don't hit the 70 percent mark, but the figure provides a helpful indicator in showing how much towns may need to ramp up efforts in getting their populations vaccinated.

Fifty-nine percent of Morristown's adults are fully vaccinated as of Monday morning, according to the New Jersey Department of Health. But 71 percent have received at least one dose, indicating a portion of the population is awaiting their final dose.

Morristown has recently seen a significant decline in new cases, with only three emerging since May 14, according to county health officials.

The Moderna and Johnson & Johnson vaccines are available for adults. People 12 and older are eligible for the Pfizer vaccine.

Here are Morristown's vaccination statistics as of Monday morning, according to the state health department:

• Population with at least one dose: 61 percent of all ages, 71 percent of adults (18 and older) and 98 percent of seniors (65 and older).
• Population fully vaccinated: 49 percent of all ages, 59 percent of adults and 88 percent of seniors.

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