We have 2 new positive cases (2 adults). 8 cases have thankfully recovered. New Providence currently has a total of 26 reported active Covid19 cases in our community (all nonLTC):

– 2 New Reported Cases:

– 2 Adult Cases

– 8 New Reported Recovered Cases

– 26 Total Current Active Cases

New Providence has had a total of 119 reported positive cases since June 1st :

• June – 4 Cases
• July – 12 Cases
• Aug – 59 Cases
• Sept – 44 Cases

For our current case statistics and chart please visit https://www.newprov.org/case-statistics/

We will continue to keep you updated as we receive confirmed information. Please continue to keep our lost, afflicted, their families, all our first responders, our essential workers, and everyone on the forefront and affected by this pandemic in your thoughts and prayers. We wish all a speedy recovery.

VACCINES:

Everyone 12 and older is eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine. Getting vaccinated is fast, easy, and free. To find a COVID-19 vaccine near you text your zip code to 438829 or call 1-800-232-0233. Please visit vaccines.gov for more information.

New Providence will have another free COVID Vaccine Clinic this Thursday, Sept 23rd 4-7pm at our Municipal Center Gym on Academy Street. No appointment is necessary. Just walk in.

For more information and updates on COVID-19 help and services, including the Union County COVID-19 Test Center at Kean University, the Mobile Test Unit, Vaccination Information, Emergency Food Distribution and other Support Services, please visit ucnj.org/covid19.

For Emergency Food Distribution Events please visit: https://ucnj.org/covid19/food-distribution-events/

General information about COVID-19 is available through the New Jersey Department of Health at nj.gov/health.

Be safe, keep well, and stay strong! We will get through this Pioneer Strong!

– Mayor Al Morgan