We have 1 new Covid-19 case in our community reported to us from the Board of Health, and 9 recovered. Our current total active cases in New Providence is 33 (29 non-LTC cases and 4 LTC cases).

Here is a breakdown of our current cases:

• 1 New Adult non-LTC Case
• 9 Recovered
• 33 Total Active Cases:
  • 29 Active non-LTC Cases
  • 4 Active LTC Cases

New Providence has had a total of 179 positive COVID-19 cases since October 1st:

• October – 12 Cases
• November- 99 cases
• December (1st-17th) – 68 Cases

We wish all a speedy recovery! Please keep our lost, afflicted, their families, all of our dedicated first responders, emergency management, medical personnel, and essential workers in your thoughts and prayers.

The most recent NPCOVID19 case statistics for the borough can be found on the borough website at: https://www.newprov.org/download/Board%20of%20Health/coronavirus_information/Coronavirus-Cases.pdf

We will continue to keep you updated as we receive confirmed information.  Please continue to follow all CDC safety protocols outlined here:  https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html

COVID-19 TESTING:

Anyone wishing to get tested can go to the Union County website for testing locations. For additional information about testing and locations, please call 908-518-4307 or visit  https://ucnj.org/covid19/testing/walk-up-locations/

NJ COVID-19 Vaccine Information:

https://www.nj.gov/health/cd/topics/covid2019_vaccination.shtml

Additional resources and information are available to our residents on the New Jersey COVID-19 Information Hub at https://covid19.nj.gov/, and on our New Providence Borough website under the COVID-19 tab at https://www.newprov.org/information-and-resources/

WINTER STORM GAIL:

Thank you to our Emergency Management Team and our DPW for safely navigating us through Winter Storm Gail. It was a pesky storm that didn’t seem to want to leave, but despite the intense snow, high winds, and icy conditions, thankfully there was minimal storm damage and no loss of power. Special thanks to our diligent DPW for working throughout the night to help keep our roads plowed and cleared. And thank you to everyone for cooperating with the Emergency Management Operation Protocols. The snowy borough looks very picturesque today. It was really great to see children and families sledding and enjoying the wintery outdoors. Several snowmen have also been spotted popping up around town. Good luck to all who are entering the New Providence Recreation Department Snowman Contest 12/16-12/21 (nprec@newprov.org)

Happy Hanukkah to our families, friends, and neighbors who celebrate!

Stay safe, keep well, and be strong. Pioneer Strong!

– Mayor Al Morgan