Progress In Wayne's October COVID Cases, Booster Shots Available

WAYNE, NJ — Wayne Township saw some progress in terms of new coronavirus cases. The town reported 143 new infections in October — less than half of the 294 tallied in September.

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October's new cases reflect the township's lowest total since July, when officials reported 138 new cases. But Wayne still has a ways to go before reaching its pandemic low of 13 new cases counted in June.

The Wayne Health Department also has booster vaccines available — along with first, second and third doses of the Pfizer, Moderna and Johnson & Johnson shots.

The township administers vaccines on Wednesdays only. Walk-ins are welcome, but appointments are preferred. If you're receiving a second, third or booster vaccination, bring your CDC vaccine card.

See more info and documentation here.

The New Jersey Department of Health reported the following in Wayne Township are fully vaccinated against COVID-19: 65 percent of all ages, 43 percent of ages 12-17, 74 percent of people 12 and older, 77 percent of adults, 80 percent of people 30 and older and 84 percent of seniors.

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