Happy St Joseph’s Day to all who celebrate!
We thankfully have no new Covid-19 cases in our community reported to us from the Board of Health today, and thankfully 1 more new recovered.
Our current total active cases in New Providence is 29 (27 non-LTC and 2 LTC).
We will continue to keep you updated as we receive confirmed information.
New Providence has had a total of 660 positive COVID-19 cases reported to us since the onset of the pandemic and 480 cases since the second wave, which began in October 2020.
Here are the monthly breakdowns of positive COVID-19 cases reported to us from the Board of Health to date since the second wave:
- October – 12 Cases
- November- 99 Cases
- December – 150 Cases
- January – 110 Cases
- February – 53 Cases
- March – 56 Cases
PLEASE MASK UP WHERE REQUIRED! It is important to continue to follow ALL CDC SAFETY PROTOCOLS outlined here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html
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.
VACCINE Information and Registration:
Union County Vaccine Registration:
https://ucnjvaccine.org/
NJ Vaccine Registration:
https://covidvaccine.nj.gov/
For more information please visit https://www.newprov.org/2020/12/nj-covid-19-vaccine-information/
CVS Pharmacy, Walgreens, Rite Aids and Walmarts are reserving appointments prioritizing seniors 65+, educators and child care workers:
CVS:
https://www.cvs.com/immunizations/covid-19-vaccine
Walgreens:
https://www.walgreens.com/topic/promotion/covid-vaccine.jsp
To schedule an appointment over the phone, please call Walgreens pharmacy or 1-800-WALGREENS (1-800-925-4733).
Rite Aid:
https://www.riteaid.com/covid-vaccine-apt
Walmart:
https://www.walmart.com/cp/1228302
If you need help scheduling a vaccination appointment please call the Union County Vaccination Center directly at (908) 613-7829
Mon-Fri 9am-7pm and Sat from 9am-1pm
VAXRIDE:
Through the VAXRIDE initiative, NJ TRANSIT supports New Jerseyans in their efforts to get vaccinated against COVID-19. On their site you will find a map which can be used to find vaccination sites that are served by NJ TRANSIT bus, train and light rail routes. Check back frequently for updates. For additional assistance with finding NJ TRANSIT service to a vaccination site, please contact their Customer Service at (973) 275-5555 8:30AM – 5PM. Automated information is available 24/7.
https://www.njtransit.com/vaxride
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Please see this video from the Westfield Regional Health Department regarding COVID-19 vaccinations:
http://bit.ly/WRHDVaccineSeminarMarch2021
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Free Union County COVID-19 Testing:
Free Walk-Up Testing Locations:
https://ucnj.org/covid19/testing/walk-up-locations/
Free Drive-In Testing:
https://ucnj.org/covid19/testing/drive-in-kean-location/
Covid19 Test Location Finder:
https://ucnj.org/covid19/test-finder/
FROM THE STATE:
The state income tax filing and payment deadline has been extended from April 15th to May 17th.
Be safe, keep well, stay strong and enjoy the weekend. We are all in this together and together we will get through this. Pioneer Strong!
-Mayor Al Morgan
