COVID-19 Rates Growing In 48 States: What To Know About Vaccines In NJ

COVID-19 case rates are growing in 48 states, though New Jersey’s wastewater levels remain very low and hospitalizations nationwide are mild compared to past years. Updated 2026-27 vaccines targeting the XFG strain are heading to NJ pharmacies and clinics soon, though federal eligibility rules currently limit them to people 65 and older or those with qualifying health conditions.