There are currently 48 reported active cases of COVID-19 in New Providence. 24 new cases were reported between December 4th-10th. We have 8 new reported recovered cases. Most of our current cases are in family clusters. We are averaging 2-4 new cases per day. Projections from the State Health Department show cases rising into January.
Friday, December 4th – Friday, December 10th:
- 24 New Reported Cases:
- 16 Adults
- 8 Children
- 8 New Recovered Cases
- 48 Total Active Cases (all non-LTC)
New Providence has had a total of 246 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 – 48 Cases
For our current case statistics please visit https://www.newprov.org/case-statistics/
The CDC has approved booster doses for 16-17 year olds and December 15th has been deemed “Boost NJ Day”. There will be a booster clinic at Forest Rd Park in Fanwood from 10am-12noon on Dec 15th.
The CDC recommends everyone ages 5 and older get a COVID-19 vaccine to help protect against COVID-19. Please visit here for more information: 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
