4,686 new COVID cases, 26 additional deaths reported in N.J. as transmission rate holds steady – NJ.com

An additional 4,686 COVID-19 cases and 26 deaths were announced Sunday as vaccine appointments in New Jersey remained difficult to secure.
The state recently expanded vaccine eligibility to those over 65, residents with certain health conditions and smokers, creating a backlog for appointments when vaccines promised by the federal government did not materialize.
Governors were given assurances by @HHSGov that wed receive additional vaccines from the national reserve for our seniors, health care…