NPCOVID19 Update Monday, 3/15/21

Monday  3/15/21

We have 7 new Covid-19 cases in our community reported to us from the Board of Health, and no new recovered.

Our current total active cases in New Providence is 42 (40 non-LTC and 2 LTC).

Here is a breakdown of our current cases:

  • 6 New Adult non-LTC Cases
  • 0 New Adult LTC Cases
  • 1 New Child Case:
    • 1 AWR Student
  • 0 New Recovered
  • 42 Total Active Cases:
    • 40 non-LTC
    • 2 LTC

We will continue to keep you updated as we receive confirmed information.

New Providence has had a total of 657 positive COVID-19 cases reported to us since the onset of the pandemic. 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:

  • October – 12 Cases
  • November- 99 Cases
  • December – 150 Cases
  • January – 110 Cases
  • February – 53 Cases
  • March – 47 Cases

Please continue to follow all CDC safety protocols outlined here (which includes being diligent about wearing your mask where required): 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:

Vaccine eligibility expanded today for several categories including transportation workers, certain public safety workers, and more. Learn more: covid19.nj.gov/vaccine

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/

Free Union County COVID-19 Testing:

Free Drive-In Testing:|
https://ucnj.org/covid19/testing/drive-in-kean-location/

Free Walk-Up Testing Locations:
https://ucnj.org/covid19/testing/walk-up-locations/

Covid19 Test Location Finder:
https://ucnj.org/covid19/test-finder/

Be safe, keep well, and stay strong. We are all in this together and together we will get through this. Pioneer Strong!

-Mayor Al Morgan

New Providence