New Jersey put on a full-court press on Wednesday to convince folks they need to get a COVID-19 booster. Only about 3% of the 4.7 million New Jersey residents eligible for boosters have gotten the third shot. But as COVID-19 cases skyrocket, prompting some universities to close their campuses, reluctance is giving way.
Hospital staffer Robin Dickerson explained why she needed convincing: “Why do I need the booster? The first two should’ve been good enough! But I realized that, like I said, things are changing so fast that I better reconsider.” Omicron’s spreading like wildfire but today Dr. Anthony Fauci announced boosters do offer “substantial protection” against that highly contagious variant. Health officials worry that if the virus spreads even faster patients could overwhelm hospitals.
