Mayor Janice Mironov and Members of Council -- Denise Daniels, Anthony Katawick, Marc Lippman, David Russell, Johnnie Whittington and John Zoller -- Present

May 17, 2021

CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) UPDATES

EAST WINDSOR TOWNSHIP

U. S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention recommends the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for 12 through 15 year olds following the United States Food and Drug Administration authorization for emergency use. The FDA analysis found that the vaccine was 100% effective in preventing COVID-19 in people in this age group. (CLICK HERE) for more information.

Beth El Synagogue (50 Maplestream Road, East Windsor) is hosting a FREE COVID-19 Pop-Up Clinic on Wednesday, May 19 from 12 PM to 2 PM, facilitated by Penn Medicine Princeton Health. Scheduled appointments are preferred, but walk-ins are welcome (CLICK HERE) for additional information.

EAST WINDSOR TOWNSHIP has several sites now available for COVID-19 Vaccines:

CVS -- East Windsor Town Center CVS has the Pfizer Vaccine and the Target Store CVS has the Moderna Vaccine. (CLICK HERE) for an appointment.

Walgreens, (16 Route 571), and Walmart (839 Route 130) and the Shop-Rite Pharmacy (EW Town Center Plaza, 319 Route 130 No.) -- Walgreens (CLICK HERE) has the Pfizer vaccine (12 and older), Walmart (CLICK HERE) has the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, and Shoprite (CLICK HERE) has the Moderna vaccine

Greenhill Pharmacy, 104 Hickory Corner Road, has the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, call 609-308-2887.

Future Pharmacy, The Galleria at Twin Rivers Center, 680 Route 33 East, has the Johnson & Johnson vaccine, call 609-632-2170.

NEW JERSEY "MEGA-SITES" ARE OPEN FOR WALK-IN VACCINATIONS. (CLICK HERE) for list and information.

STATE OF NEW JERSEY UPDATE

Governor Murphy announced, EFFECTIVE TODAY, May 17 , New Jersey's travel advisories are lifted:

• Continue to exercise common sense when traveling domestically and to follow all local health and safety protocols.
• Adhere to international travel guidance and advisories from the United States Department of State and the CDC.

Governor Murphy Announced Schools Will Be Required to Provide Full-Time, In-Person Instruction Beginning Fall 2021, (CLICK HERE) for additional information.

Governor Murphy Executive Order 239, effective Wednesday, May 19, states "with COVID-19 numbers trending decisively in the right direction", the removal of all OUTDOOR gathering limitations and the removal of all percentage capacity limits for indoor and outdoor businesses, and houses of worship as long as social distancing guidelines can be met. For specifics (CLICK HERE).

For general questions and concerns about COVID-19:

• Call: 2-1-1
• Call (24/7): 1-800-962-1253
• Text: NJCOVID to 898-211
• Visit covid19.nj.gov for additional information

Residents are advised to check the Township website at www.east-windsor.nj.us, read E-News Alerts, tune into Community Access TV Comcast Channel 27 and Verizon Channel 38, or call the municipal information hotline at (609) 443-4000, ext. 400, for schedule updates.