***PLEASE REGISTER HERE FOR THE VACCINE: https://covidvaccine.nj.gov/
***IF YOU ARE NOW ELIGIBLE FOR THE VACCINE, PLEASE KEEPING CHECKING HERE TO FIND AN APPOINTMENT through the Union County COVID-19 Vaccination System: https://ucnjvaccine.org/ ucnjvaccine.org/
NPCOVID19 REPORT:
We have 2 new Covid-19 cases in our community reported to us from the Board of Health, and 4 newly recovered.
Our current total active cases in New Providence is 38 non-LTC cases and 0 LTC cases. Here is a breakdown of our current cases:
- 1 New Adult non-LTC Cases
- 1 New Child Case:
- 1 NPMS Student
- 4 New Recovered
- 38 Total Active Cases
- 38 non-LTC
- 0 LTC
New Providence has had a total of 323 positive COVID-19 cases since October 1st:
- October – 12 Cases
- November- 99 Cases
- December – 150 Cases
- January (1st – 15th) – 62 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
VACCINE INFORMATION:
Please register here for the vaccine: https://covidvaccine.nj.gov/
If you are eligible to receive the vaccine, please register for an appointment to get vaccinated at https://ucnjvaccine.org/, or at one of the designated sites:
https://covid19.nj.gov/pages/covid-19-vaccine-locations-for-eligible-recipients. Also keep checking with your well care providers.
Individuals older than 65 and individuals between the ages of 16 and 64 with medical conditions defined by the Center for Disease Control (CDC) will be eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Individuals who are pregnant and those in an immunocompromised state (weakened immune system) from solid organ transplant are also eligible but should follow CDC guidance and first discuss vaccination with their medical provider before receiving the vaccine. For more information please visit http://www.ucnj.org/vaccination or call 908-518-5620.
For additional vaccine information please visit: https://www.nj.gov/health/cd/topics/covid2019_vaccination.shtml
We will continue to keep you updated as we receive confirmed information.
CLOSE CONTACT:
You are considered a close contact if you have been within six feet of someone with a positive test result for more than 10 minutes at least two days before their positive test if you didn’t have any symptoms, or two days before your first symptom appeared
CDC SAFETY PROTOCOLS:
Please be diligent and continue to follow all CDC safety protocols outlined here:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html
CDC UPDATE:
CDC Expands Negative Test Requirements to all Air Passengers Entering the US:
COVID-19 TESTING:
Testing at Kean University is on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9:00am-2:00pm (hours are being scaled back for testing as the County begins to ramp up hours for vaccines). For information about Union County free testing please call 908-518-4307 or visit https://ucnj.org/covid19/testing/walk-up-locations/ or https://ucnj.org/covid19/test-finder/
SUPPORT SERVICES:
Support Services are available in Union County for residents who are experiencing anxiety or stress related to the COVID-19 pandemic:
https://ucnj.org/press-releases/public-info/2020/03/18/support-available-during-covid-19-outbreak/
NJ’s Mobile Response services provide real-time emergency counseling 24/7: 1-877-652-7624
If your child is in crisis, please call to talk to a professional anytime.
CDC Managing Stress and Anxiety: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/managing-stress-anxiety.html
It’s OK to Not Feel OK video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NdKb-OtS2iw&feature=youtu.be
The NJ Department of Human Services toll free “warm line”- (877) 294-HELP (4357) – is a resource for people seeking mental health service. The warm line is available 24 hours and has operators in multiple languages.
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES and INFORMATION:
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/
SUPPORT LOCAL – SHOP NP
During these unprecedented times, our local small businesses have suffered so much and need us now more than ever. Our local businesses are the heart of our community and have consistently contributed generously to our many local organizations, youth programs, and community events and activities over the years. They really need us now to help them. Please support our local businesses by keeping it local and SHOP NEW PROVIDENCE.
Enjoy the weekend! Be safe, keep well, and stay strong. We will get through this. Pioneer Strong!
– Mayor Al Morgan
