NJ COVID-19 Updates and More
Do you have questions about when and where you can receive the COVID-19 vaccine, mask requirements, or how to get a COVID-19 test? The State of New Jersey offers up-to-date information, resources, and guidance at our COVID-19 Information Hub.
Everyone ages 5 and older can get a free COVID-19 vaccine at a vaccine location near you.
COVID-19 vaccines for kids 5+ meet the same rigorous standards as other routine vaccines that protect your child from diseases.
Vaccination is important because it can help:
- Bring back sports, playdates, and activities
- Protect family members and those who can’t get vaccinated
- Prevent serious health issues such as multisystem inflammatory syndrome
- Keep kids in school for in-person learning
- Prevent the spread of COVID-19 in schools and communities
- End the pandemic and return to normal activities
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If you were impacted by COVID-19 but ineligible for pandemic-related help, you may qualify for a one-time benefit of up to $1,000 per eligible individual and up to $2,000 per household.
The Excluded New Jerseyans Fund (ENJF) provides a one-time, direct cash benefit to eligible households who have suffered an economic hardship due to COVID-19 and were excluded from both the federal stimulus checks and COVID-related unemployment assistance, including:
- Undocumented individuals
- Residents re-entering from the justice system
- Any other individuals otherwise excluded
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With the holidays approaching and the Delta variant continuing to impact New Jersey, all eligible individuals are encouraged to get a booster shot as they consider travel and gatherings for the holiday season.
All adults who received a single dose of the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine are now eligible for a booster dose at least two months after their shot. Eligible individuals can get boosted with any of the three available vaccines, no matter which type they received.
For individuals who received the two-dose Pfizer or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, the following groups are eligible for a booster shot if six months or more have passed since their second shot:
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Everyone 5 or older can receive the COVID-19 vaccine for free. COVID-19 vaccines are safe and highly effective at preventing you from getting sick.
Testing is available to everyone in New Jersey. It is quick and easy. You don’t need insurance and free testing is available.
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Docket is a mobile app that makes it easier for you and your family to securely access your COVID-19 vaccination record.
If you don’t have your vaccination card with you or have lost it, you can easily access your record through the app to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination, as needed.
The Docket app is now available in the App store or on Google Play.
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