New Providence is reporting the following COVID-19 numbers for the period of December 10-17:
- 52 New Reported Cases:
- 28 Adults
- 24 Children
- 37 New Recovered Cases
- 63 Total Active Cases (all non-LTC)
New Providence has had a total of 298 reported positive cases since June 1st :
- June – 4 Cases
- July – 12 Cases
- Aug – 59 Cases
- Sept – 55 Cases
- Oct – 27 Cases
- Nov – 41 Cases
- Dec – 100 Cases
Projections from the State Health Department indicate cases rising into January. Please continue to take precautions and follow all CDC recommendations (CDC.gov). For our current case statistics please visit https://www.newprov.org/case-statistics/
Travel:
Please stay up to date with travel recommendations and requirements at bit.ly/3CkDEj3 and https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/index.html
The CDC recommends everyone ages 5 and older get a COVID-19 vaccine to help protect against COVID-19. For more information please visit : https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/recommendations/children-teens.html
Local vaccine and booster information is available at https://ucnj.org/covid19/.
You can also text your zip code to 438829 or call 1-800-232-0233 to find a COVID-19 vaccine near you. Please visit vaccines.gov for more information.
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.
We will continue to keep you updated as we receive confirmed information.
Be safe, keep well, and stay strong! We will get through this Pioneer Strong!
– Mayor Al Morgan
