Judith Persichilli

State officials point out the Pfizer, Moderna and the new J & J vaccines are all safe and highly effective in preventing serious illness and death

There’s good news for Garden State residents still waiting to get an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine.

The hotline still can answer questions, but temporarily halted making new vaccine appointments, state officials said Wednesday.

As vaccine production ramps up, many residents continue to have questions and concerns about getting the shot.

The state Health Commissioner says it’s more important than ever, especially with COVID variants starting to show up in New Jersey.

Ocean, Monmouth and Somerset Counties have all seen changes in the weekly amount of vaccine received, stemming from the federal supply.

Health Commissioner Judith Persichilli says all sites have been reminded they need to give people an appointment for a 2nd shot when they get their first one.

Your odds of winning a New Jersey Lottery jackpot are pretty slim. But these days it seems like it almost might be easier to hit the Pick 6 than get an appointment for a COVID-19 vaccine.

State officials say New Jersey is ready to vaccinate many more people once we get more doses, and they say getting your second shot should not be an issue once you get the first one.

The addition of a CDC list of high-risk medical conditions ahead of educators "in line" for vaccinations in New Jersey does not sit well with some concerned for a safe return to classrooms.