Lacey To Host 2 COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics

LACEY, NJ — Two upcoming COVID-19 vaccine clinics have been organized in Lacey as the township strives to meet the state’s vaccination goals.

Lacey’s vaccination rates were at 56 percent, according to a statement from Lacey officials. The township’s vaccination rates have been lower in the age groups of 12 to 27 and 29 to 49.

“The Governor’s Office wants all towns to be at 70 percent or greater and he has given us eight weeks to increase our vaccination rate,” officials said. “To meet this goal Lacey Township needs to vaccinate 335 residents over the next eight weeks.”

Lacey is among six other municipalities in Ocean County that are behind the state’s vaccination goals.

Upcoming vaccine clinics have been scheduled on the following dates:

• July 21: Mill Pond Elementary School, Western Blvd. from 3 to 7 p.m.
• September 25: Lacey Day at Gille Park from 12 to 3 p.m.

“Getting vaccinated against COVID-19 will be one of the best ways to protect yourself and everyone around you,” officials said. “While we understand that getting vaccinated is a personal decision, we ask that you consider getting vaccinated.”

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